Phyllanthus evanescens
Birdseed Leaf Flower
Also known as: Phyllanthus pudens L.C.Wheeler
- Phyllanthus pudens L.C.Wheeler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Phyllanthus evanescens (commonly known as Birdseed Leaf-Flower) is an annual within the Phyllanthaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama