Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cornutus
ID:
271477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 2: 236 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270809



Common Names

  • Cornutus Phyllanthus
  • Cornutus Starleaf Phyllanthus
  • Cornutus Star Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Diasperus cornutus (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion cornutum (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus cornutus (also called Horned phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to India. It is a small, bushy, evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus cornutus 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 cornutus 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 cornutus 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 cornutus

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

Phyllanthus cornutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus cornutus?

Phyllanthus cornutus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus cornutus?

Horned Phyllanthus

Where does Phyllanthus cornutus 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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