Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
littoralis
ID:
272063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 370 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271395



Common Names

  • Littoralis Phyllanthus
  • Littoral Phyllanthus
  • Littoralis Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Bradleia littorea (Blume) Steud. [unknown]
  • Bradleia obtusa Wall. [unknown]
  • Agyneia impuber Wall. [unknown]
  • Diasperus litoralis (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion littorale Blume [unknown]
  • Glochidion littorale caudatum Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Glochidion littorale culminicola Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus littoralis (also called Littoral Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It is found in moist woods and thickets. It has a single stem with a spathe and spadix, and a single leaf composed of three leaflets. The leaflets are green and have a mottled pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus littoralis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus littoralis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus littoralis is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Phyllanthus littoralis

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

Phyllanthus littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus littoralis?

Phyllanthus littoralis

What type of plant is Phyllanthus littoralis?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus littoralis?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:354173-1: Based on the initial data import