Phyllanthus nutans
Also known as: Diasperus nutans (Sw.) Kuntze +1 more
- Diasperus nutans (Sw.) Kuntze
- Phyllanthus nutans var. genuinus Müll.Arg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Found natively in South America, Phyllanthus nutans is a shrub or tree belonging to the Phyllanthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Southwest Caribbean
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms