Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
assamicus
ID:
271192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 378 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270524



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus assamicus
  • Assam Phyllanthus
  • Assam Spurge


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus diversifolius longifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus diversifolius wightianus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus malabaricus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bradleia wightiana Wall. [unknown]
  • Glochidion balakrishnanii Jothi, Manickam, Sundaresan & Josephine [unknown]
  • Glochidion mandakamdevi Borthakur & Kalita [unknown]
  • Diasperus assamicus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus malabaricus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus wightianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion assamicum (Müll.Arg.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Glochidion assamicum brevipedicellatum Hurus. & Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Glochidion diversifolium Bedd. [unknown]
  • Glochidion diversifolium wightianum (Müll.Arg.) Bedd. [unknown]
  • Glochidion ellipticum Wight [unknown]
  • Glochidion ellipticum wightiana (Müll.Arg.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Glochidion malabaricum (Müll.Arg.) Bedd. [unknown]
  • Glochidion ellipticum wightianum (Müll.Arg.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Glochidion assamicum magnicapsulum Croizat & H.Hara [unknown]
  • Glochidion balakrishnanii Jothi, et al. [deprecated]

Description

Phyllanthus assamicus (also called Assam Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus assamicus is used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllanthus assamicus has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus assamicus is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Phyllanthus assamicus

Phyllanthus assamicus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, China, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Phyllanthus assamicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus assamicus?

Phyllanthus assamicus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus assamicus?

It is found in tropical forests of Northeast India.

What are the medicinal uses of Phyllanthus assamicus?

It is used to treat fever, malaria, and gastrointestinal disorders.

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,