Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tanaensis
ID:
838486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jean F.Brunel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Gen. Phyllanthus Afr. Intertrop. Madag. : 361 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837821



Common Names

  • Tana Phyllanthus
  • Tanaensis Phyllanthus
  • Phyllanthus tanaensis


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Description

Phyllanthus tanaensis (also called Tana Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Congo. It has a thick, fleshy rhizome and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus tanaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllanthus tanaensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus tanaensis is a species of plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Tanzania. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and allowed to dry out between waterings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature stems and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Phyllanthus tanaensis

Phyllanthus tanaensis is found in Central Africa.

Phyllanthus tanaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus tanaensis?

Phyllanthus tanaensis

What is the family of Phyllanthus tanaensis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Phyllanthus tanaensis?

Tana phyllanthus

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-375111: Based on the initial data import
Jean F. Brunel (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean F.Brunel' in the authors string.