Phyllanthus vulcani - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcani
ID:
273025
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 8(3): 248 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272357
Common Names
- Vulcani Phyllanthus
- Vulcani's Phyllanthus
- Vulcani Phyllanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllanthus vulcani (also called Vulcan's 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 vulcani 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Phyllanthus vulcani var. baumannii GuillauminPhyllanthus vulcani var. vulcani
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phyllanthus vulcani 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 of Phyllanthus vulcani: 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 vulcani
Phyllanthus vulcani is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Phyllanthus vulcani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus vulcani?
Phyllanthus vulcani
What is the common name of Phyllanthus vulcani?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus vulcani?
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-155149: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.