Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
klotzschianus
ID:
271949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 53 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271281



Common Names

  • Klotzschianus Phyllanthus
  • Klotzschianus's Phyllanthus
  • Klotzschiani Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus gardneri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus linearis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus major Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus minor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus pallidiflorus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus racemulosus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus robustus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus brachycladus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klotzschianus elongatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Diasperus klotzschianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus klotzschianus (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 klotzschianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some parts of India. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus klotzschianus are small, greenish-yellow in colour and have no petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus klotzschianus 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 klotzschianus

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

Phyllanthus klotzschianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus klotzschianus?

Phyllanthus klotzschianus

What type of plant is Phyllanthus klotzschianus?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus klotzschianus?

It is native to Brazil

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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