Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 286 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271724
Common Names
- Phyllanthus Pachystylus
- Giant Leaf Flower
- Giant Leaf Phyllanthus
Description
Phyllanthus pachystylus (also called 'Thick-stalked Phyllanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It typically grows in moist forests, swamps, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus pachystylus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllanthus pachystylus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are green on the top and lighter on the bottom.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus pachystylus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Phyllanthus pachystylus
Phyllanthus pachystylus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Phyllanthus pachystylus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus pachystylus?
Phyllanthus pachystylus
What is the common name of Phyllanthus pachystylus?
Thick-stalked Phyllanthus
Where is Phyllanthus pachystylus 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,