Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
elegans
ID:
1049897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Müll.Arg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 46. 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049235



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus Elegans
  • Elegans Phyllanthus
  • Phyllanthus Silverleaf


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Description

Phyllanthus elegans (also called Elegant Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has a woody stem and small, green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllanthus elegans has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus elegans 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 elegans

Phyllanthus elegans 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 version 1.0, record: kew-153781: Originally associated with wfo-0000270922
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-153781: Originally associated with wfo-0000270922
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:353828-1: Based on the initial data import