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Phyllanthus orbiculatus

Also known as: Diasperus orbiculatus (Rich.) Kuntze +10 more
  • Diasperus orbiculatus (Rich.) Kuntze
  • Orbicularia orbiculata (Kunth) Moldenke
  • Phyllanthus orbiculatus var. acutifolius (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
  • Phyllanthus orbiculatus var. genuinus Müll.Arg.
  • Phyllanthus orbiculatus var. intermedius Müll.Arg.
  • Phyllanthus orbiculatus var. lignescens Müll.Arg.
  • Phyllanthus orbiculatus var. orbiculatus
  • Phyllanthus orbiculatus var. rupestris Chodat & Hassl.
  • Phyllanthus poiretianus Müll.Arg.
  • Phyllanthus poiretianus var. acutifolius Müll.Arg.
  • Phyllanthus poiretianus var. poiretianus
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.

Phyllanthus orbiculatus is an annual or shrub within the Phyllanthaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

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