Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
koumacensis
ID:
271965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
State Univ. Iowa Stud. Nat. Hist. 20: 35 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271297

Common Names

  • Koumacensis Phyllanthus
  • Koumacense Phyllanthus
  • Koumacense's Phyllanthus

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Description

Phyllanthus koumacensis (also called Balsam Apple, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus koumacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some parts of India. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus koumacensis var. koumacensis
Phyllanthus koumacensis var. brevitepalus M.Schmid

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllanthus koumacensis are small, yellow in colour and have no petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus koumacensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Phyllanthus koumacensis

Phyllanthus koumacensis is native to New Caledonia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Phyllanthus koumacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus koumacensis?

Phyllanthus koumacensis

What type of plant is Phyllanthus koumacensis?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus koumacensis?

It is native to New Caledonia

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-154136: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.