Status:
valid
Authors:
Govaerts & Radcl.-Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 177 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271376
Common Names
- Lii Phyllanthus
- Li Phyllanthus
- Lii Phyllanthus
Synonyms
- Phyllanthodendron caudatifolium P.T.Li [unknown]
Description
Phyllanthus lii (also called Chinese Phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It is found in moist woods and thickets. It has a single stem with a spathe and spadix, and a single leaf composed of three leaflets. The leaflets are green and have a mottled pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus lii 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 lii 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 lii is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Phyllanthus lii
Phyllanthus lii can be found in tropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Phyllanthus lii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus lii?
Phyllanthus lii
What type of plant is Phyllanthus lii?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus lii?
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,