Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
chryseus
ID:
271413

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Howard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 121 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270745



Common Names

  • Chryseus Phyllanthus
  • Golden Star Phyllanthus
  • Golden Starleaf Phyllanthus


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Description

Phyllanthus chryseus (also called Chryseus 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 chryseus 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 chryseus 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 chryseus is a tropical shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant in a pot filled with moist soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Phyllanthus chryseus

Phyllanthus chryseus is native to tropical regions of South America.

Phyllanthus chryseus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus chryseus?

Phyllanthus chryseus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus chryseus?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Phyllanthus chryseus?

It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5 m (16 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-153610: Based on the initial data import
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.