Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
chrysanthus
ID:
271409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 2: 238 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270741

Common Names

  • Phyllanthus chrysanthus
  • Chrysanthus Phyllanthus
  • Chrysanthus Spurge

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Synonyms

  • Diasperus chrysanthus (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus chrysanthus (also called Chrysanthus Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa and grows in dry, open forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus chrysanthus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus chrysanthus var. chrysanthus
Phyllanthus chrysanthus var. micrantheoides (Baill.) M.Schmid
Phyllanthus chrysanthus var. deverdensis M.Schmid

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus chrysanthus is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus chrysanthus is a tropical shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant in a pot filled with moist soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Phyllanthus chrysanthus

Phyllanthus chrysanthus is found in tropical regions of South America.

Phyllanthus chrysanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus chrysanthus?

Phyllanthus chrysanthus

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus chrysanthus?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Phyllanthus chrysanthus?

It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall.

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