Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nesophilus
ID:
235317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 196 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234648



Common Names

  • Mallotus Nesophilus
  • Nesophilus Mallotus
  • Mallotus of Nesophilus


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Synonyms

  • Echinus nesophilus Baill. [unknown]

Description

Mallotus nesophilus (also called Chinese Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellowish-green flowers and yellowish-green fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mallotus nesophilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mallotus nesophilus is small and yellowish-green. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mallotus nesophilus is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen plant with glossy green leaves and yellow flowers. Cultivation: Mallotus nesophilus prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist but not wet. Propagation: Mallotus nesophilus can be propagated by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Mallotus nesophilus

Mallotus nesophilus is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Mallotus nesophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mallotus nesophilus?

Mallotus nesophilus

What is the common name of Mallotus nesophilus?

Nesophilus mallotus

What type of plant is Mallotus nesophilus?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Mallotus genus

Mallotus actinoneurus, Mallotus anomalus, Mallotus apelta, Mallotus atrovirens, Mallotus attenuatus, Mallotus aureopunctatus, Mallotus barbatus, Mallotus beddomei, Mallotus blumeanus, Mallotus brachythyrsus, Mallotus brevipetiolatus, Mallotus calocarpus, Mallotus cambodianus, Mallotus canii, Mallotus caudatus, Mallotus cauliflorus, Mallotus chromocarpus, Mallotus chuyenii, Mallotus claoxyloides, Mallotus concinnus, Mallotus confusus, Mallotus coudercii, Mallotus cumingii, Mallotus darbyshirei, Mallotus decipiens, Mallotus didymochryseus, Mallotus discolor, Mallotus dispar, Mallotus dispersus, Mallotus distans, Mallotus dunnii, Mallotus eberhardtii, Mallotus eriocarpus, Mallotus eximius, Mallotus ficifolius, Mallotus floribundus, Mallotus fuscescens, Mallotus garrettii, Mallotus glabriusculus, Mallotus grossedentatus, Mallotus hanheoensis, Mallotus havilandii, Mallotus hispidospinosus, Mallotus hymenophyllus, Mallotus illudens, Mallotus insularum, Mallotus intercedens, Mallotus japonicus, Mallotus khasianus, Mallotus kongkandae,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References