Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
formosus
ID:
271685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 450 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271017



Common Names

  • Formosus Phyllanthus
  • Beautiful Phyllanthus
  • Formosus Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Dimorphocladium formosum (Urb.) Britton [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus formosus (also called beautiful 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 formosus 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 formosus 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 formosus 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 formosus

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

Phyllanthus formosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus formosus?

Phyllanthus formosus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus formosus?

Formosan Leaf Flower

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus formosus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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