Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
casticum
ID:
271350

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Willemet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1796

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 18: 55 (1796)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270682



Common Names

  • Casticum Phyllanthus
  • Casticum Leaf Flower
  • Casticum Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Kirganelia boiviniana Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia decipiens Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia elegans Juss. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia glaucescens Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia phyllanthoides Desf. ex A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia trilocularis Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia virginea J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus angavensis Leandri [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus boivinianus (Baill.) Voeltzk. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum angavensis Leandri [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum casticum [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum decipiens (Baill.) Leandri [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum fasciculatus (Poir.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum glaucescens (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum kirganelia (Willd.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum madagascariensis Leandri [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum parvifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus decipiens (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus decipiens decipiens [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus fasciculatus Poir. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus kirganelia Willd. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus kirganelia fasciculatus (Poir.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus kirganelia glaber Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus kirganelia sieberi Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus mocquerysianus Aug.DC. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus schimperianus Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus timoriensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus virgineus Pers. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia timorensis Decne. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum boinensis Leandri [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum fasciculatus Leandri [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum tulearicus Leandri [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum microphyllus Leandri [unknown]
  • Kirganelia mauritiana Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Diasperus casticum (P.Willemet) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus decipiens (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus fasciculatus (Poir.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Kirganelia elegans Jussieu ex Baillon [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus casticum glaber Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus casticum (also called 'Castle Spurge', among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has a woody stem and its leaves are green and ovate. It is native to tropical regions in Asia and Africa and is found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus casticum has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, dysentery, and urinary tract infections. It has also been used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus decipiens var. boivinianus (Baill.) Leandri
Phyllanthus decipiens for. trilocularis (Baill.) Leandri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllanthus casticum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus casticum is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants, with the cuttings placed in a warm, moist environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Phyllanthus casticum

Phyllanthus casticum is found in tropical regions of South America.

Phyllanthus casticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus casticum?

Phyllanthus casticum

What type of plant is Phyllanthus casticum?

Phyllanthus casticum is an evergreen shrub.

Where does Phyllanthus casticum grow?

Phyllanthus casticum is native to tropical Africa.

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,