Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
phyllanthoides
ID:
240022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 587 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239354



Common Names

  • Meineckia phyllanthoides
  • Mountain Riceflower
  • Mountain Rice Bush


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Synonyms

  • Securinega phyllanthoides (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Flueggea meineckia Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Meineckia phyllanthoides (also called Phyllanthoides meineckia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves that are 2-7 cm long. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Meineckia phyllanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of cut flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Meineckia phyllanthoides sub. capillariformis (Vatke & Pax) G.L.Webster
Meineckia phyllanthoides sub. phyllanthoides
Meineckia phyllanthoides sub. somalensis (Pax) G.L.Webster
Meineckia phyllanthoides sub. trichopoda (Müll.Arg.) G.L.Webster

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meineckia phyllanthoides has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meineckia phyllanthoides is a shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Meineckia phyllanthoides

Meineckia phyllanthoides is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Meineckia phyllanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meineckia phyllanthoides?

Meineckia phyllanthoides

What type of plant is Meineckia phyllanthoides?

A shrub

Where is Meineckia phyllanthoides found?

In Africa

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