title: Memecylon capitellatum
text: # Memecylon capitellatum
  
  Memecylon capitellatum is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is known as "weli kaha - වැලි කහ" by local Sinhalese people.
  
  ## Uses
  
  leaves, stem- medicinal; Wood - tool handles.
  
  