Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
junceus
ID:
271920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 411 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271252



Common Names

  • Junceus Phyllanthus
  • Junceus's Phyllanthus
  • Juncei Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus pruinosus subnudus C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus squamatus C.Wright [unknown]
  • Diasperus junceus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus junceus (also called Balsam Apple, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus junceus 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 flowers of Phyllanthus junceus are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus junceus 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 junceus

Phyllanthus junceus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Phyllanthus junceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus junceus?

Phyllanthus junceus

What type of plant is Phyllanthus junceus?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus junceus?

It is native to Madagascar

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,

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