Diplodiscus verrucosus

Diplodiscus verrucosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae sensu lato or Tiliaceae. It is found only in Sri Lanka.

Diplodiscus verrucosus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Diplodiscus
Species:
D. verrucosus
Binomial name
Diplodiscus verrucosus
Synonyms
  • Pityranthe verrucosa Thwaites[1]

Culture

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It is known as "දික්වැන්න - dikwenna" in Sinhala, and as "vidpani" in Tamil.

References

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  1. ^ "Diplodiscus verrucosus (Thwaites) Kosterm. — the Plant List".