Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
greenei
ID:
271789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 929 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271121



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus greenei
  • Greenei Leaf Flower
  • Greenei Balloon Vine


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Description

Phyllanthus greenei (also called Greene 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 greenei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllanthus greenei 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus greenei 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 greenei

Phyllanthus greenei is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Phyllanthus greenei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus greenei?

Phyllanthus greenei

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus greenei?

Tropical forests

What are the uses of Phyllanthus greenei?

Medicinal, ornamental

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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