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
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.
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
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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 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,