Status:
valid
Authors:
Sedgw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. 2: 124 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272199
Common Names
- Talbot's Phyllanthus
- Talbot Phyllanthus
- Talbot's Leaf Phyllanthus
Description
Phyllanthus talbotii (also called Indian gooseberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are oblong-ovate, with a talbotii margin and a pointed tip. It grows in open woodlands and scrublands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus talbotii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllanthus talbotii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus talbotii is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Phyllanthus talbotii
Phyllanthus talbotii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Phyllanthus talbotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus talbotii?
Phyllanthus talbotii
What is the common name of Phyllanthus talbotii?
Talbotii
What is the habitat of Phyllanthus talbotii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Phyllanthus genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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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,
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Actephila venusta,
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Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,