Mallotus philippensis

(Red Kamala)

FAMILY	Euphorbiaceae
Species	Mallotus philippensis
Common name	Red Kamala
Flower colour; life form	Rusty-brown; shrub
Campus	Cairns, Located in Townsville area but not on campus

Description

This shrub growing along Half Moon creek has lanceolate to elliptical leaves with numerous red scales or hairs on the lower surface. The capsule is also clothed in rusty coloured glands. This species has traditionally been used in India to treat tapeworm and as a source of die for silk.