Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hohenackeri
ID:
271845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 373 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271177



Common Names

  • Hohenackeri Leaf Flower
  • Phyllanthus Hohenackeri
  • Phyllanthus Hohenackeri Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus fagifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bridelia sinica J.Graham [unknown]
  • Glochidion hohenackeri kothayarense Jothi & Manickam [unknown]
  • Diasperus fagifolius (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus hohenacheri (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus ralphii (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion fagifolium (Müll.Arg.) Miq. ex Bedd. [unknown]
  • Glochidion hohenackeri (Müll.Arg.) Bedd. [unknown]
  • Glochidion hohenackeri hohenackeri [unknown]
  • Glochidion ralphii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus hohenackeri (also called Kaniar, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus hohenackeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, jaundice, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus hohenackeri var. johnstonei (Hook.f.) N.P.Balakr. & Chakrab.
Phyllanthus hohenackeri var. hohenackeri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus hohenackeri is a small, yellow-green star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus hohenackeri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Phyllanthus hohenackeri

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

Phyllanthus hohenackeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus hohenackeri?

Phyllanthus hohenackeri

What are the common names of Phyllanthus hohenackeri?

Hohenacker's Phyllanthus, Hohenacker's Hedge Nettle

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus hohenackeri?

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

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,