Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
flaviflorus
ID:
271673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum. & Lauterb.) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 39 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271005



Common Names

  • Flaviflorus Phyllanthus
  • Yellow-Flowered Phyllanthus
  • Flaviflorus Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus nervosus Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Actephila flaviflora K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus flaviflorus (also called yellow-flowered 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 flaviflorus 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 flaviflorus 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 flaviflorus 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 flaviflorus

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

Phyllanthus flaviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus flaviflorus?

Phyllanthus flaviflorus

What type of plant is Phyllanthus flaviflorus?

Herb

Where does Phyllanthus flaviflorus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-153861: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.