Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
welwitschianus
ID:
273035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 330 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272367



Common Names

  • Welwitschianus Phyllanthus
  • Welwitschianus' Phyllanthus
  • Welwitschianus Phyllanthus


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus beillei Hutch. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus grahamii Hutch. & M.B.Moss [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus nyassae Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus stolzianus Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus welwitschianus beillei (Hutch.) Radcl.-Sm. [unknown]
  • Diasperus welwitschianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus welwitschianus welwitschianus [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus welwitschianus (also called Welwitsch'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 welwitschianus 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 welwitschianus 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 welwitschianus: 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 welwitschianus

Phyllanthus welwitschianus is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Phyllanthus welwitschianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus welwitschianus?

Phyllanthus welwitschianus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus welwitschianus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus welwitschianus?

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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