Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
leucogynus
ID:
272029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 75 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271361

Common Names

  • Leucogynus Phyllanthus
  • Leucogyn Phyllanthus
  • Leucogynus Phyllanthus

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Synonyms

  • Diasperus leucogynus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glochidion leucogynum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus leucogynus (also called Kaniar, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus leucogynus is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus leucogynus is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus leucogynus is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Phyllanthus leucogynus

Phyllanthus leucogynus can be found in tropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Phyllanthus leucogynus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus leucogynus?

Phyllanthus leucogynus

What type of plant is Phyllanthus leucogynus?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus leucogynus?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,