Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
somalensis
ID:
272788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 710 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272120



Common Names

  • Phyllanthus somalensis
  • Somali Phyllanthus
  • Somali Spurflower


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Description

Phyllanthus somalensis (also called Rock Spurge, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 0.5m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in dry, open areas, often on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus somalensis 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

Phyllanthus somalensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus somalensis 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 somalensis

Phyllanthus somalensis can be found in Somalia.

Phyllanthus somalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus somalensis?

Phyllanthus somalensis

What is the common name of Phyllanthus somalensis?

Somali Leaf

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus somalensis?

Tropical forests

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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