Mousetail plant

Description

Phyllanthus myrtifolius, known as mousetail plant or myrtle-leaf leaf-flower, is a shrub belonging to the Phyllanthus genus of the family Phyllanthaceae endemic to island of Sri Lanka. Numerous in 2-3's on suppressed branchlets, lanceolate-linear. Stems numerous, irregular; branchlets resemble pinnate leaves; B- vertically fissured; young parts finely pubescent. Inflorescence - several together in lax clusters. Purplish red to greenish, small, depressed, slightly 3-lobed, capsule. Along water courses in forest; gardens. Hedges; ornamental.