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
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.
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
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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,