Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ovalis
ID:
837271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey. ex Sond.) Voronts. & Petra Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 50 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836606



Common Names

  • Pseudophyllanthus ovalis
  • Ovalis Pseudophyllanthus
  • Ovalis Pseudophyllanthus


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Description

Pseudophyllanthus ovalis (also called Pseudophyllanthus ovalis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its oval-shaped, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical regions, such as in the rainforest understory.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudophyllanthus ovalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudophyllanthus ovalis has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudophyllanthus ovalis can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pseudophyllanthus ovalis

Pseudophyllanthus ovalis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Pseudophyllanthus 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-373894: Based on the initial data import
Maria S. Vorontsova (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voronts.' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Petra Hoffmann (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petra Hoffm.' in the authors string.