Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 192 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271193
Common Names
- Hutchinsonianus Leaf Flower
- Phyllanthus Hutchinsonianus
- Phyllanthus Hutchinsonianus Leaf Flower
Description
Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus (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 hutchinsonianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus is a small, yellow-green star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus is a shrub or small tree that is native to Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus
Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus?
Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus
What are the common names of Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus?
Hutchinson's Phyllanthus, Hutchinson's Hedge Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus hutchinsonianus?
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,