Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 449 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271208
Common Names
- Incrustatus Leaf Flower
- Phyllanthus Incrustatus
- Phyllanthus Incrustatus Leaf Flower
Synonyms
- Ramsdenia incrustata (Urb.) Britton [unknown]
Description
Phyllanthus incrustatus (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 incrustatus 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 incrustatus 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 incrustatus 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 incrustatus
Phyllanthus incrustatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Phyllanthus incrustatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus incrustatus?
Phyllanthus incrustatus
What are the common names of Phyllanthus incrustatus?
Encrusted Phyllanthus, Encrusted Hedge Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus incrustatus?
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,