Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
piranii
ID:
492866

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 5: 19 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492198



Common Names

  • Pirani's Phyllanthus
  • Phyllanthus piranii
  • Phyllanthus Piranii


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Description

Phyllanthus piranii (also called Pirani's Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It grows in moist forests and along streams in valleys and mountains. It has a rounded crown and pendulous branches, and its leaves are ovate and serrate. The flowers are yellow and bell-shaped, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus piranii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus piranii is yellow and tubular. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus piranii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Phyllanthus piranii

Phyllanthus piranii can be found in tropical areas of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Phyllanthus piranii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus piranii?

Phyllanthus piranii

What type of plant is Phyllanthus piranii?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Phyllanthus piranii native to?

Brazil

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-258053: Based on the initial data import
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.