Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cinereus
ID:
271426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 48 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270758



Common Names

  • Cinereus Phyllanthus
  • Cinereus Starleaf Phyllanthus
  • Cinereus Star Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus affinis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus obliquus Wall. ex Barber [unknown]
  • Reidia affinis (Müll.Arg.) Alston [unknown]
  • Reidia cinerea (Müll.Arg.) Alston [unknown]
  • Reidia floribunda Wight [unknown]
  • Diasperus affinis (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus cinereus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus floribundus (Wight) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Epistylium floribundum (Wight) Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus cinereus (also called 'Gray Spurge', among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has a woody stem and its leaves are green and ovate. It is native to tropical regions in Asia and Africa and is found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus cinereus 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 cinereus 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 cinereus 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 cinereus

Phyllanthus cinereus is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Phyllanthus cinereus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus cinereus?

Phyllanthus cinereus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus cinereus?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Phyllanthus cinereus?

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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