Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
liebmannianus
ID:
272036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 366 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271368



Common Names

  • Liebmannianus Phyllanthus
  • Liebmannian Phyllanthus
  • Liebmannianus Phyllanthus


Searching for Phyllanthus liebmannianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Diasperus liebmannianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus liebmannianus (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 liebmannianus is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus liebmannianus sub. liebmannianus
Phyllanthus liebmannianus sub. platylepis (Small) G.L.Webster

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus liebmannianus is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

Searching for Phyllanthus liebmannianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus liebmannianus is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Phyllanthus liebmannianus

Phyllanthus liebmannianus can be found in tropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Phyllanthus liebmannianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus liebmannianus?

Phyllanthus liebmannianus

What type of plant is Phyllanthus liebmannianus?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus liebmannianus?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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