Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
salesiae
ID:
919304

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.J.Silva

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 231 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918639



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus salesiae
  • Sales' Leaf Flower
  • Sales' Leaf-Flower


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Description

Phyllanthus salesiae (also called Sales' Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus salesiae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus salesiae is white or yellowish-white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus salesiae is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a sterile, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination can take up to several months.

Where to Find Phyllanthus salesiae

Phyllanthus salesiae is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-464053: Based on the initial data import
Marcos José da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Silva' in the authors string.