Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lobocarpus
ID:
272068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 97 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271400



Common Names

  • Lobocarpus Phyllanthus
  • Lobocarp Phyllanthus
  • Lobocarpus Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Glochidion lobocarpum (Benth.) F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus lobocarpus (also called Lobed-fruited 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 lobocarpus 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

Phyllanthus lobocarpus has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus lobocarpus 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 lobocarpus

Phyllanthus lobocarpus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Phyllanthus lobocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus lobocarpus?

Phyllanthus lobocarpus

What type of plant is Phyllanthus lobocarpus?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus lobocarpus?

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,