Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
nutans
ID:
272330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 27 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271662



Common Names

  • Nutans Phyllanthus
  • Glandular Phyllanthus
  • Cup-Leaf Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Diasperus nutans (Sw.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus nutans genuinus Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus nutans (also called Nodding Phyllanthus, 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 nutans 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 nutans sub. grisebachianus (Müll.Arg.) G.L.Webster
Phyllanthus nutans sub. nutans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus nutans 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus nutans is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Phyllanthus nutans

Phyllanthus nutans is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Phyllanthus nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus nutans?

Phyllanthus nutans

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus nutans?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

What are the uses of Phyllanthus nutans?

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

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