Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pulcher
ID:
272574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 49 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271906



Common Names

  • Pulcher
  • Tropical Leaf Flower
  • Indian Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus asteranthos Croizat [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus lacerilobus Croizat [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus pallidus Müll.Arg. [illegitimate]
  • Reidia glaucescens Miq. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus zollingeri microphyllus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Diasperus pallidifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus pulcher (Wall. ex Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Epistylium glaucescens Baill. [unknown]
  • Epistylium phyllanthoides Baill. [unknown]
  • Epistylium pulchrum Baill. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus pulcher (also called Pulcher Leaf Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can grow up to 1m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and is found in wet forests and woodlands. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, and its flowers are yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus pulcher is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus pulcher 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 pulcher is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Phyllanthus pulcher

Phyllanthus pulcher can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Phyllanthus pulcher FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus pulcher?

Phyllanthus pulcher

What is the family of Phyllanthus pulcher?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus pulcher?

Tropical rainforest

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-154730: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.