Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
chayamaritiae
ID:
1322996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chantar. & Kantachot

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea 57(3): 217. 2013 [16 Jan 2013] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335450



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus Chayamaritiae
  • Chayamarit's Phyllanthus
  • Chayamarit's Leaf Flower


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Description

Phyllanthus chayamaritiae (also called Chayamarit's Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is an herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.2 m and prefers moist soils in forests and other shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus chayamaritiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus chayamaritiae is a small, yellowish-white flower with a short pedicel and a calyx with 5 lobes. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus chayamaritiae is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Phyllanthus chayamaritiae

Phyllanthus chayamaritiae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions 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,

References

Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.
Chortip Kantachot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kantachot' in the authors string.