Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ambatovolana
ID:
1049689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 191 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049027



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus ambatovolana
  • Ambatovolana Phyllanthus
  • Ambatovolana Leaf Flower


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Description

Phyllanthus ambatovolana (also called Ambatovolana Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist habitats. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white or yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus ambatovolana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus ambatovolana are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Phyllanthus ambatovolana

Phyllanthus ambatovolana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the moist forests of the region.

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 tro-12800408: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.