Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
daltonii
ID:
271511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 388 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270843



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus daltonii
  • Dalton's Phyllanthus
  • Dalton's Spurge


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Synonyms

  • Diasperus daltonii (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus gamblei (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion gamblei Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus daltonii (also called Dalton's Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has small, white flowers and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus daltonii 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

The flowers of Phyllanthus daltonii are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus daltonii is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For cultivation, it prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium that is kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Phyllanthus daltonii

Phyllanthus daltonii is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Phyllanthus daltonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus daltonii?

Phyllanthus daltonii

What are the common names of Phyllanthus daltonii?

Daltonii Nailwort, Daltonii Leaf Flower

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus daltonii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,