Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
confusus
ID:
271462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 68 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270794



Common Names

  • Confusus Phyllanthus
  • Confusus Starleaf Phyllanthus
  • Confusus Star Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus brenanianus Jean F.Brunel [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus confusus (also called 'Confused 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 confusus 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 confusus 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 confusus is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Phyllanthus confusus

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

Phyllanthus confusus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus confusus?

Phyllanthus confusus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus confusus?

Confused Phyllanthus

Where does Phyllanthus confusus 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,