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Common Name : Little Tree plant - Scientific Name : Biophytum nervifolium (Oxalidaceae) - Other Name : Gas Nidikumba (S), Sensitive Plant (E)

Pallekandal Pitiya

01/13/2014

Pallekandal Pitiya

01/13/2014

Pallekandal Pitiya

01/13/2014

This indigenous species is found in the dry lowlands of the country. Other than Sri Lanka it is also found in South India.

The conservation status of this species is regarded as Vulnerable (National Red List 2012).

In India a paste made of the leaves of this plant is applied on the forehead to relieve severe headache.

I have seen and photographed this species in Arippu, Mannar and in the Delft Island.

In Wilpattu I found these plants in bloom at Pallekandal Pitiya in January.

The author visits Wilpattu National Park regularly and will update this website with his field notes and photographs of individual leopards as well as other species of fauna & flora observed in the park. His primary goal in launching this website is to create awareness among the general public of the fascinating bio diversity of the park and to highlight the importance of protecting it for generations to come. The author’s study of the leopards will be of importance for anyone who may be keen to identify the leopards they photograph in Wilpattu and learn more about them.

Anyone who may be interested in using the information or the photographs contained in this website for any educational, research or commercial purpose is kindly requested to contact the author and obtain his consent prior to doing so. ( Email : kithsiri@wilpattu.com )