Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Los Angeles County Mus. Contr. Sci. 21: 13 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270845
Common Names
- Phyllanthus dawsonii
- Dawson's Phyllanthus
- Dawson's Spurge
Description
Phyllanthus dawsonii (also called Dawson's Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus dawsonii 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 dawsonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus dawsonii 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 dawsonii
Phyllanthus dawsonii is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Phyllanthus dawsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus dawsonii?
Phyllanthus dawsonii
What are the common names of Phyllanthus dawsonii?
Dawsonii Nailwort, Dawsonii Leaf Flower
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus dawsonii?
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,