Status:
valid
Authors:
Jean F.Brunel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Gen. Phyllanthus Afr. Intertrop. Madag. : 364 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837792
Common Names
- Phyllanthus Shabaensis
- Shaba Phyllanthus
- Shaba's Phyllanthus
Description
Phyllanthus shabaensis (also called Shaba phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Tanzania and is found in humid forests. It is a small shrub with a single stem, reaching a height of 1–2 m. The leaves are simple, with an ovate shape.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus shabaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllanthus shabaensis has small white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus shabaensis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spreading habit. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Phyllanthus shabaensis
Phyllanthus shabaensis is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo and can be found in moist, lowland forests.
Phyllanthus shabaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus shabaensis?
Phyllanthus shabaensis
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus shabaensis?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia.
What is the growth habit of Phyllanthus shabaensis?
It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters.
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,