Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tenellus
ID:
272874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 3: 668 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272206

Common Names

  • Tenellus Phyllanthus
  • Tenellus Leaf Phyllanthus
  • Tenellus Leafed Phyllanthus

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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus tenellus roxburghii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Diasperus tenellus (Roxb.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus tenellus (also called Indian gooseberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are oblong-ovate, with a tenellus margin and a pointed tip. It grows in open woodlands and scrublands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus tenellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus tenellus var. arabicus Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus tenellus var. tenellus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus tenellus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus tenellus is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Phyllanthus tenellus

Phyllanthus tenellus can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Phyllanthus tenellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus tenellus?

Phyllanthus tenellus

What is the common name of Phyllanthus tenellus?

Tenellus

What is the habitat of Phyllanthus tenellus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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,

References