Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
comptus
ID:
271455

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 176: 61 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270787



Common Names

  • Comptus Phyllanthus
  • Comptus Starleaf Phyllanthus
  • Comptus Star Phyllanthus


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Description

Phyllanthus comptus (also called 'Compt 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 comptus 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 comptus 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 comptus 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 comptus

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

Phyllanthus comptus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus comptus?

Phyllanthus comptus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus comptus?

Compact Phyllanthus

Where does Phyllanthus comptus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-153651: Based on the initial data import
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.