Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
macrosepalus
ID:
923069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hosok.) W.L.Wagner & Lorence

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 4: 78 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922404



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus macrosepalus
  • Macrosepalus Phyllanthus
  • Large-sepaled Phyllanthus


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Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus macrosepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus macrosepalus is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus macrosepalus is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Phyllanthus macrosepalus

Phyllanthus macrosepalus can be found in India.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467967: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.