Phyllanthus songboiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
songboiensis
ID:
272789
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
J. Biol. (Vietnam) 14(2): 18 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272121
Common Names
- Phyllanthus songboiensis
- Songboi Phyllanthus
- Songboi Spurflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllanthus songboiensis (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 songboiensis 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 songboiensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus songboiensis 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 songboiensis
Phyllanthus songboiensis can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Phyllanthus songboiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus songboiensis?
Phyllanthus songboiensis
What is the common name of Phyllanthus songboiensis?
Songboi Leaf
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus songboiensis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-154931: Based on the initial data import
Nghia Thin Nguyen (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thin' in the authors string.