Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
physocarpus
ID:
272480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 515 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271812



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus Physocarpus
  • Physocarpus Phyllanthus
  • Physocarpus Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus delpyanus Hutch. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus klainei Hutch. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus polyanthus Pax [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus pynaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Diasperus physocarpus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus physocarpus (also called Bladder-Fruited Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus physocarpus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, jaundice, and urinary tract infections. It is also used as a diuretic, laxative, and digestive aid.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus physocarpus is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus physocarpus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization for optimal growth.

Where to Find Phyllanthus physocarpus

Phyllanthus physocarpus is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Phyllanthus physocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus physocarpus?

Phyllanthus physocarpus

What is the family of Phyllanthus physocarpus?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the native range of Phyllanthus physocarpus?

India to China

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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