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
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.
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
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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,
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Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
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Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,