Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
disticha
ID:
1049842

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049180



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus disticha
  • Disticha Phyllanthus
  • Disticha Leaf Flower


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Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus disticha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus disticha for. nivosa Croizat

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus disticha are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus disticha is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Phyllanthus disticha

Phyllanthus disticha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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 tro-12804242: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.