Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
christophersenii
ID:
923101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Croizat) W.L.Wagner & Lorence

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 4: 71 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922436



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus christophersenii
  • Christophersen's Phyllanthus
  • Christophersen's Phyllanthus-grass


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Description

Phyllanthus christophersenii (also called Christophersen's Leaf Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to French Polynesia, where it is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has small, elliptic leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus christophersenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus christophersenii are small and white in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus christophersenii is a slow-growing shrub that prefers a full sun to partial shade position in well-draining soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Phyllanthus christophersenii

Phyllanthus christophersenii is native to India and can be found in dry forests and grasslands.

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-467996: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.