Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
reticulatus
ID:
272615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 5: 298 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271947



Common Names

  • Reticulate Phyllanthus
  • Reticulate Leaf Phyllanthus
  • Reticulate Leaf Flowering Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Kirganelia dubia (Blume) Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia intermedia (Decne.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia lineata Alston [unknown]
  • Kirganelia multiflora Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia multiflora glabra Thwaites [unknown]
  • Kirganelia prieuriana Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia prieuriana glabra (Thwaites) Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia puberula Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia reticulata (Poir.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Kirganelia sinensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Melanthesa oblongifolia Oken [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus alaternoides Rchb. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus chamissonis Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus dalbergioides (Müll.Arg.) Wall. ex J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus depressus Buch.-Ham. ex Dillwyn [illegitimate]
  • Phyllanthus griseus Wall. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus jamaicensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus multiflorus Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Phyllanthus oblongifolius Pax [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus pentandrus Roxb. ex Thwaites [illegitimate]
  • Phyllanthus prieurianus (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus prieurianus glaber (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus puberulus Miq. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus reticulatus glaber (Thwaites) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus reticulatus reticulatus [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus scandens Roxb. ex Dillwyn [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus spinescens Wall. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus takaoensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Kirganelia wightiana Baill. [unknown]
  • Cicca decandra Blanco [unknown]
  • Cicca reticulata (Poir.) Kurz [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus microcarpus pallidus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus microcarpus dalbergioides Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Diasperus multiflorus (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diasperus reticulatus (Poir.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Anisonema dubium Blume [unknown]
  • Anisonema intermedium Decne. [unknown]
  • Anisonema jamaicense (Griseb.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Anisonema multiflorum (Baill.) Wight [unknown]
  • Anisonema puberulum Baill. [unknown]
  • Anisonema reticulatum (Poir.) A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Anisonema wrightianum Baill. [unknown]
  • Anisonema zollingeri Miq. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus pulchellus A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus sinensis dalbergioides Müll.Arg. [invalid]

Description

Phyllanthus reticulatus (also called Reticulatus 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 reticulatus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, dysentery, and urinary tract infections. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus reticulatus is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus reticulatus 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 reticulatus

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

Phyllanthus reticulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus reticulatus?

Phyllanthus reticulatus

What is the family of Phyllanthus reticulatus?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus reticulatus?

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,

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