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Glochidion moonii is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The plant is known as බූ හුනුකිරිල්ල (bu hunukirilla) in Sinhala.

Glochidion moonii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Phyllanthaceae
Genus:	Glochidion
Species:	G. moonii
Binomial name
Glochidion moonii (Thw.)

Description

Glochidion moonii has hairy leaves that are lanceolate-oval in shape with acute ends (acuminate), and conspicuously reticulate veins. Branchlets are more or less tomentose. The numerous flowers are pale yellow; male flowers are found on long hairy peduncles while female flowers are sessile. Flowers may be solitary or grouped in axillary fascicles. Fruits are pubescent, strongly 3-lobed capsules, each topped by a persistent style.

Ecology

Glochidion moonii is found in the rain forest understory of low montane and wet zones.

External links

• http://eol.org/pages/1143209/overview
• http://plants.jstor.org/specimen/br0000005100378
• https://www.gbif.org/species/3080460
• https://www.gbif.org/species/120777986
• http://www.tropicos.org/Name/50248245

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