Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
narayanswamii
ID:
272268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 329 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271600

Common Names

  • Narayanswamii Phyllanthus
  • Narayanswamii Leaf Flower
  • Narayanswamii's Phyllanthus

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Description

Phyllanthus narayanswamii (also called Narayanswami's leaf flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus narayanswamii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, 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 narayanswamii is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus narayanswamii is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Phyllanthus narayanswamii

Phyllanthus narayanswamii is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Phyllanthus narayanswamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus narayanswamii?

Phyllanthus narayanswamii

What is the family of Phyllanthus narayanswamii?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Phyllanthus narayanswamii?

Narayanswamii Phyllanthus

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,

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