Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
multilocularis
ID:
272243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb. ex Willd.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 370 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271575



Common Names

  • Multilocularis Phyllanthus
  • Many-Seeded Phyllanthus
  • Many-Seed Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Bradleia multiloculare (Rottler ex Willd.) Roxb. [unknown]
  • Agyneia multilocularis Moon [unknown]
  • Agyneia multilocularis Roxb. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Agyneia pubera Wall. [unknown]
  • Diasperus multilocularis (Roxb. ex Willd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion multiloculare (Roxb. ex Willd.) Voigt [unknown]
  • Glochidion multiloculare multiloculare [unknown]
  • Bradleia multiloculare (Rottler ex Willd.) Spreng. [deprecated]

Description

Phyllanthus multilocularis (also called Multilocular leaf flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus multilocularis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, jaundice, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus multilocularis var. pubescens (Chakrab. & M.Gangop.) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus multilocularis 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

Phyllanthus multilocularis is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Phyllanthus multilocularis

Phyllanthus multilocularis is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Phyllanthus multilocularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus multilocularis?

Phyllanthus multilocularis

What is the family of Phyllanthus multilocularis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Phyllanthus multilocularis?

Multilocularis 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,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' 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:354308-1: Based on the initial data import