Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Schmid
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 17: 144 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271622
Common Names
- Ningaensis Phyllanthus
- Ninga Leaf Flower
- Ninga Phyllanthus
Description
Phyllanthus ningaensis (also called Ninga Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It grows in moist forests and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus ningaensis 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 ningaensis is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus ningaensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization for optimal growth.
Where to Find Phyllanthus ningaensis
Phyllanthus ningaensis is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Phyllanthus ningaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus ningaensis?
Phyllanthus ningaensis
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus ningaensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
What are the uses of Phyllanthus ningaensis?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Species in the Phyllanthus genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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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,