Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
obtusatus
ID:
272352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 433 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271684



Common Names

  • Obtusatus Phyllanthus
  • Glandular Phyllanthus
  • Cup-Leaf Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Xylophylla obtusata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Diasperus obtusatus (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus obtusatus (also called Obtuse 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 obtusatus 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 obtusatus 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 obtusatus 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 obtusatus

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

Phyllanthus obtusatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus obtusatus?

Phyllanthus obtusatus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus obtusatus?

Oblong Leaf Phyllanthus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus obtusatus?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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-154513: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.