Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
clamboides
ID:
271429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 309 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270761



Common Names

  • Clamboides Phyllanthus
  • Clamboides Starleaf Phyllanthus
  • Clamboides Star Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Leichhardtia clamboides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Nymania insignis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus choristylus Diels [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus insignis (K.Schum.) J.J.Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Phyllanthus paniculatus Oliv. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus schumannianus L.S.Sm. [unknown]
  • Hexaspermum paniculatum (Oliv.) Domin [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus clamboides (also called 'Clamb 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 clamboides 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 clamboides 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 clamboides 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 clamboides

Phyllanthus clamboides is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Phyllanthus clamboides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus clarkei?

Phyllanthus clarkei

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus clarkei?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Phyllanthus clarkei?

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-153626: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.