Phyllanthus ajmerianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ajmerianus
ID:
492668
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Chaudhary & R.R.Rao
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxonomy 2: 147 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492000
Common Names
- Phyllanthus ajmerianus
- Ajmer Phyllanthus
- Ajmer's Phyllanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllanthus ajmerianus (also called Ajmer Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single flowering stem. The leaves are linear and the flowers are white or pink. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus ajmerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soils, reduce erosion, and provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phyllanthus ajmerianus are white and borne in clusters at the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and hairless.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus ajmerianus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5–2 m. It prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Phyllanthus ajmerianus
Phyllanthus ajmerianus is native to India and can be found in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Phyllanthus ajmerianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus ajmerianus?
Phyllanthus ajmerianus
What is the common name of Phyllanthus ajmerianus?
Ajmer Phyllanthus
Where is Phyllanthus ajmerianus found?
It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Species in the Phyllanthus genus
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-258025: Based on the initial data import
Lal Babu Chaudhary (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Chaudhary' in the authors string.
R. Raghavendra Rao (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Rao' in the authors string.