Phyllanthus myrtifolius
Also known as: Diasperus myrtifolius (Wight) Kuntze +2 more
- Diasperus myrtifolius (Wight) Kuntze
- Macraea myrtifolia Wight
- Phyllanthus myrtifolius Moon ex Hook.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Phyllanthus myrtifolius is a shrub within the Phyllanthaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Sri Lanka
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)
Bangladesh, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Taiwan, Thailand