Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
comosus
ID:
271450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 451 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270782



Common Names

  • Comosus Phyllanthus
  • Comosus Starleaf Phyllanthus
  • Comosus Star Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Roigia comosa (Urb.) Britton [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus comosus (also called 'Comose 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 comosus is used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, dysentery, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllanthus comosus 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 comosus 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 comosus

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

Phyllanthus comosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus comosus?

Phyllanthus comosus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus comosus?

Hairy Phyllanthus

Where does Phyllanthus comosus grow?

It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas

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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