Phyllanthus fluitans
Floating Spurge, Floating Spurge
Other regional names: Red Root Floater
- Red Root Floater
Also known as: Diasperus fluitans (Benth. ex Müll.Arg.) Kuntze +1 more
- Diasperus fluitans (Benth. ex Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Phyllanthus fluitans Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydrosubshrub.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Phyllanthus fluitans (commonly known as Floating spurge) is an aquatic plant belonging to the Phyllanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico Southeast, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida