Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
squamifolius
ID:
272805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Stokes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mat. Med. 4: 364 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272137



Common Names

  • Scaly Leaf Phyllanthus
  • Scaly Phyllanthus
  • Scaly Leafed Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Nymphanthus squamifolius Lour. [unknown]
  • Diasperus squamifolius (Lour.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus squamifolius (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 squamifolius 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 squamifolius 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 squamifolius 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 squamifolius

Phyllanthus squamifolius can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Phyllanthus squamifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus squamifolius?

Phyllanthus squamifolius

What is the common name of Phyllanthus squamifolius?

Scaly Leaf Phyllanthus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus squamifolius?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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-154946: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Jonathan Stokes (1755-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stokes' in the authors string.