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Phyllanthus amarus is a small, annual plant that grows to a height of 30–60 cm. Its thin branches spread out, and each branch has two rows of small, elliptic-oblong leaves of 5-10mm long that are arranged alternately. [3] Its radial flowers are star-shaped and of about 2mm in size. [4]
Phyllanthaceae is a family of flowering plants in the eudicot order Malpighiales.It is most closely related to the family Picrodendraceae. [3]The Phyllanthaceae are most numerous in the tropics, with many in the south temperate zone, and a few ranging as far north as the middle of the north temperate zone.
Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn. – Tropical & Subtrop. America; Phyllanthus ambatovolanus Leandri – CE. Madagascar; Phyllanthus amentuliger Müll.Arg. – Fiji (E. Viti Levu, Vanua Levu) Phyllanthus amicorum G.L.Webster – Tonga; Phyllanthus amieuensis Guillaumin – New Caledonia (Col d'Amieu) Phyllanthus amnicola G.L.Webster ...
The taxonomy of the group is not yet clear, and work continues (see Phyllanthus for more details). A recent revision based on nuclear and chloroplast DNA sequences divides the tribe into 6 subtribes and 18 genera .
Phyllanthus is the largest genus in the plant family Phyllanthaceae. Estimates of the number of species in this genus vary widely, from 750 [ 2 ] to 1200. [ 3 ] Phyllanthus has a remarkable diversity of growth forms including annual and perennial herbs , shrubs , climbers , floating aquatics , and pachycaulous succulents .
Other traditional uses include as an expectorant, astringent, and to treat bronchitis. [83] The essential oil of the plant has been used for centuries as a general tonic for colds and coughs, and to relieve congestion of the mucous membranes. Glycyrrhiza glabra: Licorice root: Purported uses include stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore throat. [84]
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[30] [31] However, as of 2024, Plants of the World Online does not consider Phyllanthus mariannensis to be a separate species, but rather a synonym of Glochidion marianum, which is endemic to both Guam and the Caroline Islands; [1] likewise, Phyllanthus senyavinianus is listed as a synonym of Glochidion puberulum, which is endemic only to the ...