Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
obscurus
ID:
272351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 581 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271683



Common Names

  • Obscurus Phyllanthus
  • Glandular Phyllanthus
  • Cup-Leaf Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus dasyanthus (Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus kipareh Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bradleia glaucophylla Hassk. [unknown]
  • Bradleia kipareh Steud. [unknown]
  • Bradleia pinnata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Diasperus dasyanthus (Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus kipareh (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus obscurus (Roxb. ex Willd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion blumeanum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Glochidion dasyanthum Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Glochidion glaucum Blume [unknown]
  • Glochidion obscurum (Roxb. ex Willd.) Blume [unknown]
  • Glochidion pinnatum (Roxb.) Voigt [unknown]
  • Glochidion roxburghianum Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus obscurus (also called Obscure 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 obscurus 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 obscurus 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 obscurus 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 obscurus

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

Phyllanthus obscurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus obscurus?

Phyllanthus obscurus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus obscurus?

Obscure Phyllanthus

What is the family of Phyllanthus obscurus?

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:354377-1: Based on the initial data import