Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
nyale
ID:
492855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petra Hoffm. & Cheek

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 442 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492187



Common Names

  • Nyale Phyllanthus
  • Phyllanthus nyale
  • Phyllanthus Nyale


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Description

Phyllanthus nyale (also called Lagochilus inebrians, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist forests and along streams in valleys and mountains. It has a rounded crown and pendulous branches, and its leaves are ovate and serrate. The flowers are yellow and bell-shaped, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus nyale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in revegetation projects. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus nyale is yellow and tubular. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus nyale is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Phyllanthus nyale

Phyllanthus nyale can be found in tropical areas of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Phyllanthus nyale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus nyale?

Phyllanthus nyale

What is the common name of Phyllanthus nyale?

Nyale's Phyllanthus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus nyale?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-258051: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Petra Hoffmann (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petra Hoffm.' in the authors string.