Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Schmid
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 17: 309 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272388
Common Names
- Yvettae Phyllanthus
- Yvettae's Phyllanthus
- Yvettae Phyllanthus
Description
Phyllanthus yvettae (also called Yvette'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 yvettae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, jaundice, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllanthus yvettae has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Phyllanthus yvettae: 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 yvettae
Phyllanthus yvettae is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Phyllanthus yvettae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus yvettae?
It is native to tropical regions of South America.
What is the average size of Phyllanthus yvettae?
It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet.
What is the optimal temperature for Phyllanthus yvettae?
It prefers temperatures between 65-85°F.
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,