Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
flexuosus
ID:
271674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 324 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271006

Common Names

  • Flexuosus Phyllanthus
  • Winding Phyllanthus
  • Flexuosus Leaf Flower

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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus japonicus (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Cicca flexuosa Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Diasperus flexuosus (Siebold & Zucc.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion flexuosum (Siebold & Zucc.) F.Muell. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Hemicicca flexuosa (Siebold & Zucc.) Hurus. [unknown]
  • Hemicicca japonica Baill. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus flexuosus (also called twisted phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a single stem with multiple branches and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white with yellow centers. It grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus flexuosus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus flexuosus are small, yellowish-green, and clustered in axillary cymes. The seed is a small, black, globose drupe. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus flexuosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Phyllanthus flexuosus

Phyllanthus flexuosus is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Phyllanthus flexuosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus flexuosus?

Phyllanthus flexuosus

What type of plant is Phyllanthus flexuosus?

Herb

Where does Phyllanthus flexuosus grow?

India

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-153862: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.