Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 109 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270784
Common Names
- Compressus Phyllanthus
- Compressus Starleaf Phyllanthus
- Compressus Star Phyllanthus
Synonyms
- Diasperus compressus (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Phyllanthus compressus (also called 'Compressed Spurge', among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has a woody stem and its leaves are green and ovate. It is native to tropical regions in Asia and Africa and is found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus compressus is used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, dysentery, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllanthus compressus has small yellow flowers with a five-lobed calyx. Its seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. Its seedlings have a single leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus compressus 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 compressus
Phyllanthus compressus is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Phyllanthus compressus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus compressus?
Phyllanthus compressus
What is the common name of Phyllanthus compressus?
Compressed Phyllanthus
Where does Phyllanthus compressus grow?
It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas
Species in the Phyllanthus genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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Actephila pierrei,
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Actephila puberula,
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Amanoa neglecta,
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Amanoa sinuosa,
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