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
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.
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
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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,