Phyllanthus niruri, Phyllanthus debilis or Ela Pitawakka plant, Leaves,Flowers and Fruits.
| Common Classification | |
| Common Names | Niruri , Chanca Piedra, Stone Breaker |
| Name in Sinhalese | Pitawakka, Pita Wakka, Ela Pitawakka |
| Categories | Small plants |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Phyllanthus |
| Species | P.niruri, P.debilis |
| Scientific Name | Phyllanthus niruri, Phyllanthus debilis |
| Status | Native to Sri Lanka |
| Use as Medicament | Low |
| Poisoned | No |
| Description | Related species : Phyllanthus urinariya. The Pitawakka or Niruri is a small herbal plant that native to India and Sri Lanka. The plant is grow about 30-60 meters height and can be found on wood land road sideways home lands in wet land of Sri Lanka. There are lot of similar species can be appear as the plant..find out how identify the Pitawakka or Niruri plant. How identify the Pitawakka or Niruri , Chanca Piedra leaves are light green. type of the leaves is Alternate that leaflets are arranged alternately to the stem. Leaf blade shape is two ends are pointed (Lanceolate).leaflets are about 1 cm broad and two cm long. Small white Flowers appear at base of the stalk.Fruits are green and small about 1 or 2 mm wide.(see picture). flowers may be bloom when plant is about 5 cm tall. |
