Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
myrtaceus
ID:
272253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 134 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271585



Common Names

  • Myrtaceus Phyllanthus
  • Myrtle Phyllanthus
  • Myrtle Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus bachmannii Pax [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus revolutus E.Mey. ex Sond. [unknown]
  • Diasperus myrtaceus (Sond.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus myrtaceus (also called Myrtle 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 myrtaceus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus myrtaceus is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus myrtaceus 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 myrtaceus

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

Phyllanthus myrtaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus myrtaceus?

Phyllanthus myrtaceus

What is the family of Phyllanthus myrtaceus?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Phyllanthus myrtaceus?

Myrtaceus 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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