Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
272883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 44 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272215



Common Names

  • Tenuicaulis Phyllanthus
  • Tenuicaulis Leaf Phyllanthus
  • Tenuicaulis Leafed Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus niruri tenuicaulis (Müll.Arg.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Diasperus tenuicaulis (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus tenuicaulis (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 tenuicaulis margin and a pointed tip. It grows in open woodlands and scrublands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus tenuicaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus tenuicaulis var. haitiensis G.L.Webster
Phyllanthus tenuicaulis var. tenuicaulis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus tenuicaulis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus tenuicaulis 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 tenuicaulis

Phyllanthus tenuicaulis can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Phyllanthus tenuicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus tenuicaulis?

Phyllanthus tenuicaulis

What is the common name of Phyllanthus tenuicaulis?

Tenuicaulis

What is the habitat of Phyllanthus tenuicaulis?

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

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