Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 374 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271362
Common Names
- Seemannianus Phyllanthus
- Seemannianus Leaf Flower
- Seemannianus-Leaf Leaf Flower
Description
Phyllanthus seemannianus (also called Seemann's Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open woods, heaths, and mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus seemannianus is used as a food source for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllanthus seemannianus has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus seemannianus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist and mist the leaves regularly. The cuttings should root in about 6-8 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into individual pots.
Where to Find Phyllanthus seemannianus
Phyllanthus seemannianus can be found in Australia, particularly in Queensland.
Phyllanthus seemannianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus seemannianus?
Phyllanthus seemannianus
What is the common name of Phyllanthus seemannianus?
Seemann's Phyllanthus
What is the natural range of Phyllanthus seemannianus?
Central America
Species in the Phyllanthus genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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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,