Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
flavidus
ID:
271672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 390 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271004



Common Names

  • Flavidus Phyllanthus
  • Yellowish Phyllanthus
  • Flavidus Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Diasperus flavidus (Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion flavidum Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus flavidus (also called yellow phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a single stem with multiple branches and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white with yellow centers. It grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus flavidus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus flavidus are small, yellowish-green, and clustered in axillary cymes. The seed is a small, black, globose drupe. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus flavidus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Phyllanthus flavidus

Phyllanthus flavidus is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Phyllanthus flavidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus flavidus?

Phyllanthus flavidus

What type of plant is Phyllanthus flavidus?

Herb

Where does Phyllanthus flavidus grow?

India

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

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:353891-1: Based on the initial data import