Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
microdendron
ID:
272177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 330 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271509



Common Names

  • Microdendron Phyllanthus
  • Microdendron Leaf Flower
  • Microdendron Leaf-Flower


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Synonyms

  • Diasperus microdendron (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus microdendron (also called 'Small-branched Phyllanthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 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 microdendron 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus microdendron var. microdendron
Phyllanthus microdendron var. asper Radcl.-Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus microdendron is small, yellowish-green, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Phyllanthus microdendron 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 microdendron

Phyllanthus microdendron is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Phyllanthus microdendron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus microdendron?

Phyllanthus microdendron

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Phyllanthaceae

What is the common name of Phyllanthus microdendron?

Microdendron 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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