Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
virosa
ID:
967917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb. ex Willd.) Royle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 328 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967255



Common Names

  • Flueggea virosa
  • Poison Flueggea
  • Poison Wattle


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Description

Flueggea virosa (also called Bitter Flueggea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Flueggea virosa is used as a source of food and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Flueggea virosa sub. melanthesoides (F.Muell.) G.L.Webster
Flueggea virosa sub. virosa
Flueggea virosa sub. himalaica D.G.Long

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flueggea virosa has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flueggea virosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Flueggea virosa

Flueggea virosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84621: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.