Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
franchetianus
ID:
271692

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Géogr. Bot. 25: 23. 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271024



Common Names

  • Franchetianus Phyllanthus
  • Franchet's Phyllanthus
  • Franchetianus Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus leiboensis T.L.Chin [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus franchetianus (also called Franchet's 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 franchetianus 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 franchetianus 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 franchetianus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Phyllanthus franchetianus

Phyllanthus franchetianus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Phyllanthus franchetianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus franchetianus?

Phyllanthus franchetianus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus franchetianus?

Franchet's Leaf Flower

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus franchetianus?

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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