Status:
valid
Authors:
Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 8: 229 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271401
Common Names
- Lokohensis Phyllanthus
- Lokohens Phyllanthus
- Lokohensis Phyllanthus
Description
Phyllanthus lokohensis (also called Lokohen 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 lokohensis 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 lokohensis has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus lokohensis 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 lokohensis
Phyllanthus lokohensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Phyllanthus lokohensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus lokohensis?
Phyllanthus lokohensis
What type of plant is Phyllanthus lokohensis?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus lokohensis?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Phyllanthus genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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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,