Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
myrtilloides
ID:
272256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 8: 158 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271588



Common Names

  • Myrtilloides Phyllanthus
  • Myrtilloide Phyllanthus
  • Myrtilloide Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Diasperus myrtilloides (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus myrtilloides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus myrtilloides sub. erythrinus (Müll.Arg.) G.L.Webster
Phyllanthus myrtilloides sub. myrtilloides
Phyllanthus myrtilloides sub. shaferi (Urb.) G.L.Webster
Phyllanthus myrtilloides sub. spathulifolius (Griseb.) G.L.Webster
Phyllanthus myrtilloides sub. alainii G.L.Webster

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus myrtilloides 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 myrtilloides 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 myrtilloides

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

Phyllanthus myrtilloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus myrtilloides?

Phyllanthus myrtilloides

What is the family of Phyllanthus myrtilloides?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Phyllanthus myrtilloides?

Myrtilloides 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-154420: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.