Phyllanthus debilis (Ela Pitawakka)

  

Phyllanthus debilis (?? ???????? ) is a medicinal plant used in traditional systems of medicine in Sri Lanka. whole plant is used as a remedy for diabetes mellitus. The branches are smooth. The leaves are smooth and sharply angled.

• Common Name In Sri Lanka: Ela Pitawakka (?? ????????)
• Scientific Name: Phyllanthus debilis
• Habitat: Naturalized in low elevation, disturbed areas such as yards and other urban sites, also in open areas such as lava fields
• Average Height: 30 cm to 50 cm

Phyllanthus debilis is part of the catalog of ayurvedic medicinal plants of Sri Lanka.