Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
fraguensis
ID:
271690

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.C.Johnst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 10: 300 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271022



Common Names

  • Fragrans Phyllanthus
  • Fragrant Phyllanthus
  • Fragrans Leaf Flower


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Description

Phyllanthus fraguensis (also called fragrant 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 fraguensis 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 fraguensis 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 fraguensis 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 fraguensis

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

Phyllanthus fraguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus fraguensis?

Phyllanthus fraguensis

What is the common name of Phyllanthus fraguensis?

Fragrant Leaf Flower

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus fraguensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-153877: Based on the initial data import
Marshall Conring Johnston (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Johnst.' in the authors string.