Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
271403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beille

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 8: 57 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270735



Common Names

  • Chevalieri Phyllanthus
  • Chevalieri Leaf Flower
  • Chevalieri Leaf Flower


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Description

Phyllanthus chevalieri (also called Chevalieri Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa and grows in dry, open forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus chevalieri is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus chevalieri is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For cultivation, it prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium that is kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Phyllanthus chevalieri

Phyllanthus chevalieri is found in tropical regions of South America.

Phyllanthus chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus chevalieri?

Phyllanthus chevalieri

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus chevalieri?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Phyllanthus chevalieri?

It is a shrub or small tree growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-153600: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.