Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
coccineus
ID:
271435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Banks) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 370 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270767



Common Names

  • Coccineus Phyllanthus
  • Coccineus Starleaf Phyllanthus
  • Coccineus Star Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Bradleia coccinea Wall. [unknown]
  • Agyneia coccinea Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Diasperus coccineus (Banks) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Episteira coccinea (Banks) Raf. [unknown]
  • Glochidion coccineum (Banks) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus coccineus (also called 'Scarlet 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 coccineus 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

Phyllanthus coccineus has small yellow flowers with a five-lobed calyx. Its seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. Its seedlings have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus coccineus 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 coccineus

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

Phyllanthus coccineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus coccineus?

Phyllanthus coccineus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus coccineus?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Phyllanthus coccineus?

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

Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:353711-1: Based on the initial data import