Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
watsonii
ID:
273032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 493 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272364



Common Names

  • Watsonii Phyllanthus
  • Watsonii's Phyllanthus
  • Watsonii Phyllanthus


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Description

Phyllanthus watsonii (also called Watson'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 watsonii 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 flower of Phyllanthus watsonii is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Phyllanthus watsonii: 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 watsonii

Phyllanthus watsonii is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Phyllanthus watsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus watsonii?

Phyllanthus watsonii

What is the common name of Phyllanthus watsonii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus watsonii?

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,

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