Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 380 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271120
Common Names
- Phyllanthus grayanus
- Grayanus Leaf Flower
- Grayanus Balloon Vine
Synonyms
- Diasperus grayanus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Glochidion grayanum (Müll.Arg.) J.Florence [unknown]
Description
Phyllanthus grayanus (also called Grayanus Leaf Flower, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as in grasslands and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus grayanus can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllanthus grayanus has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus grayanus is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Phyllanthus grayanus
Phyllanthus grayanus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Phyllanthus grayanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus grayanus?
Phyllanthus grayanus
What are the common names of Phyllanthus grayanus?
Gray's Phyllanthus, Gray's Hedge Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus grayanus?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina
Species in the Phyllanthus genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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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,