Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
inusitatus
ID:
921675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) W.L.Wagner & Lorence

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 4: 77 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921010

Common Names

  • Phyllanthus inusitatus
  • Inusitatus Phyllanthus
  • Inusitatus Leaf Flower

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Description

Phyllanthus inusitatus (also called 'Unusual phyllanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is found in the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin in South America, and is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and seasonally flooded forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus inusitatus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus inusitatus is a yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green calyx and a yellowish-green corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are green and have a short stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus inusitatus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phyllanthus inusitatus

Phyllanthus inusitatus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-466562: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.