Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
virgatus
ID:
273010

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 65 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272342



Common Names

  • Virgatus Phyllanthus
  • Virgatus' Phyllanthus
  • Virgatus Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus fruticosus B.Heyne ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus gracillimus F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus marginatus B.Heyne ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus patens Miq. ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus simplex brevipes Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus simplex myriocladus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus simplex pratensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus virgatus virgatus [unknown]
  • Diasperus virgatus (G.Forst.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus virgatus (also called Wandering Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub with white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in open forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus virgatus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and for its oil. The leaves are used as a vegetable and the fruits are eaten raw or cooked. The oil extracted from the seeds is used for cooking and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus virgatus are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Phyllanthus virgatus: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, sheltered spot.

Where to Find Phyllanthus virgatus

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

Phyllanthus virgatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus virgatus?

Phyllanthus virgatus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus virgatus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus virgatus?

It is found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-155134: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.