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
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.
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,