Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
oblongiglans
ID:
272347

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Gilbert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 359 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271679



Common Names

  • Oblongiglans Phyllanthus
  • Glandular Phyllanthus
  • Cup-Leaf Phyllanthus


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Description

Phyllanthus oblongiglans (also called Oblongiglans 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 oblongiglans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, jaundice, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus oblongiglans 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 oblongiglans 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 oblongiglans

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

Phyllanthus oblongiglans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus oblongiglans?

Phyllanthus oblongiglans

What is the common name of Phyllanthus oblongiglans?

Oblongiglandular Phyllanthus

What is the family of Phyllanthus oblongiglans?

Euphorbiaceae

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-154509: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.