Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pacificus
ID:
272393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 31 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271725



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus Pacificus
  • Pacific Phyllanthus
  • Pacific Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus pacificus quaylei F.Br. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus pacificus uahukensis F.Br. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus pacificus uapensis F.Br. [unknown]
  • Diasperus pacificus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus pacificus (also called 'Pacific 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 pacificus 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 pacificus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus pacificus 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 pacificus

Phyllanthus pacificus is native to the Pacific Islands and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Phyllanthus pacificus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus pacificus?

Phyllanthus pacificus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus pacificus?

Pacific Phyllanthus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus pacificus?

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,

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