Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lutescens
ID:
272090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 377 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271422



Common Names

  • Lutescens Phyllanthus
  • Lutescen Phyllanthus
  • Lutescens Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus kollmannianus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus laevigatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bradleia laevigata Wall. [unknown]
  • Bradleia lutescens (Blume) Steud. [unknown]
  • Diasperus glaucifolius (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus kollmannianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus laevigatus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus lutescens (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion breynioides C.B.Rob. [unknown]
  • Glochidion glaucifolium Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Glochidion hollandianum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Glochidion hypoleucum (Miq.) Boerl. [unknown]
  • Glochidion kollmannianum (Müll.Arg.) J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Glochidion laevigatum (Müll.Arg.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Glochidion lutescens Blume [unknown]
  • Glochidion pusilliflorum S.Moore [unknown]
  • Anisonema hypoleucum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus lutescens (also called Yellow 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 lutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus lutescens are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are tiny, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus lutescens 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 lutescens

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

Phyllanthus lutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus lutescens?

Phyllanthus lutescens

What type of plant is Phyllanthus lutescens?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus lutescens?

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:354194-1: Based on the initial data import