Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
272758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 48 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272090



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus sikkimensis
  • Sikkim Phyllanthus
  • Sikkim Spurflower


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus hamiltonianus Müll.Arg. [illegitimate]
  • Phyllanthus perlisensis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus secundiflora Ridl. [unknown]
  • Reidia hamiltoniana (Müll.Arg.) A.M.Cowan & Cowan [unknown]
  • Agyneia tetrandra Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Diasperus sikkimensis (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eriococcus hamiltonianus (Müll.Arg.) Hurus. & Yu.Tanaka [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus sikkimensis (also called Sikkim Leaf Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. This plant grows in open, dry areas, and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus sikkimensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus sikkimensis is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus sikkimensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Phyllanthus sikkimensis

Phyllanthus sikkimensis can be found in the Himalayas and in parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Phyllanthus sikkimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus sikkimensis?

Phyllanthus sikkimensis

What is the family of Phyllanthus sikkimensis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Phyllanthus sikkimensis?

Sikkim leaf flower

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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