Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
humpatanus
ID:
837029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jean F.Brunel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Gen. Phyllanthus Afr. Intertrop. Madag. : 352 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836364



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus Humpatanus
  • Humpatanus Phyllanthus
  • Phyllanthus


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Description

Phyllanthus humpatanus (also called Humpatana Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus humpatanus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus humpatanus is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Phyllanthus humpatanus: This species is best grown in a sunny, well-drained position in the garden. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Phyllanthus humpatanus

Phyllanthus humpatanus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Phyllanthus humpatanus FAQ

What is the common name of Phyllanthus humpatanus?

Humpat's leaf flower

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus humpatanus?

Tropical forests of South and Central America

What is the scientific classification of Phyllanthus humpatanus?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Phyllanthaceae, Genus: Phyllanthus, Species: P. humpatanus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373649: Based on the initial data import
Jean F. Brunel (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean F.Brunel' in the authors string.