Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rufoglaucus
ID:
272674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 372 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272006



Common Names

  • Rufoglaucus Phyllanthus
  • Rufoglaucus Leaf Phyllanthus
  • Rufoglaucus Leaf Flowering Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Diasperus rufoglaucus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion rufoglaucum (Müll.Arg.) Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus rufoglaucus (also called wild eggplant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and a short, crooked trunk. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It prefers dry and semi-dry habitats and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus rufoglaucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus rufoglaucus are small, yellowish-green, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus rufoglaucus is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Phyllanthus rufoglaucus

Phyllanthus rufoglaucus is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Phyllanthus rufoglaucus FAQ

What are the common names of Phyllanthus rufoglaucus?

Red-flowered leafy spurge

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus rufoglaucus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Phyllanthus rufoglaucus?

April to June

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,