Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 452 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270618
Common Names
- Brachyphyllus Leaf Flower
- Phyllanthus Brachyphyllus
- Brachyphyllus Phyllanthus
Description
Phyllanthus brachyphyllus (also called Short-leaved Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist and wet soils, and can be found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus brachyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllanthus brachyphyllus has small, yellow-green flowers with a single yellow spathe. The seeds are small and black with a white fleshy coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus brachyphyllus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Phyllanthus brachyphyllus
Phyllanthus brachyphyllus can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Phyllanthus brachyphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus brachyphyllus?
Phyllanthus brachyphyllus
What is the common name of Phyllanthus brachyphyllus?
Brachyphyllus Phyllanthus
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus brachyphyllus?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,