Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
oligotrichus
ID:
272362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 379 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271694



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus oligotrichus
  • Oligotrichus Phyllanthus
  • Oligotrichus's Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Diasperus oligotrichus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion oligotrichum (Müll.Arg.) Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus oligotrichus (also called Oligotrichus 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 oligotrichus 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 oligotrichus 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 oligotrichus 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 oligotrichus

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

Phyllanthus oligotrichus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus oligotrichus?

Phyllanthus oligotrichus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus oligotrichus?

Few-haired Phyllanthus

Where is Phyllanthus oligotrichus found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

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,