Status:
valid
Authors:
W.L.Wagner & Lorence
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 4: 86 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922457
Common Names
- St. John's Wort
- Phyllanthus St-Johnii
- St. John's Spurflower
Description
Phyllanthus st-johnii (also called 'St. John's Phyllanthus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has oval-shaped, toothed leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthus st-johnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phyllanthus st-johnii are small and white in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthus st-johnii is a slow-growing shrub that prefers a full sun to partial shade position in well-draining soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Phyllanthus st-johnii
Phyllanthus st-johnii is found in the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, and the Marquesas Islands.
Species in the Phyllanthus genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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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,