Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
271419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 373 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270751



Common Names

  • Ciliaris Phyllanthus
  • Ciliaris Starleaf Phyllanthus
  • Ciliaris Star Phyllanthus


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Description

Phyllanthus ciliaris (also called Ciliaris 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 ciliaris 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 ciliaris 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 ciliaris 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 ciliaris

Phyllanthus ciliaris is native to tropical regions of South America.

Phyllanthus ciliaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus ciliaris?

Phyllanthus ciliaris

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus ciliaris?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Phyllanthus ciliaris?

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,

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