Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
meyerianus
ID:
272165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 42 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271497



Common Names

  • Meyerianus Phyllanthus
  • Meyer's Leaf Flower
  • Meyer's Leaf-Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus woodii Hutch. [unknown]
  • Diasperus meyerianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus meyerianus (also called 'Meyer's Phyllanthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus meyerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. The leaves are used as a vegetable and the fruits are eaten raw or cooked. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus meyerianus is yellow-green in color, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Phyllanthus meyerianus is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a warm, sunny location. Propagation can also be done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Phyllanthus meyerianus

Phyllanthus meyerianus is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Phyllanthus meyerianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus meyerianus?

Phyllanthus meyerianus

What is the family of Phyllanthus meyerianus?

Phyllanthaceae

What is the common name of Phyllanthus meyerianus?

Meyer's Phyllanthus

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,

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