Phyllanthus pentaphyllus subsp. pentaphyllus
Fivepetal Leaf Flower
Also known as: Diasperus cyclanthera (Baill.) Kuntze +6 more
- Diasperus cyclanthera (Baill.) Kuntze
- Phyllanthus cyclanthera Baill.
- Phyllanthus niruri var. radicans Müll.Arg.
- Phyllanthus pentaphyllus subsp. floridanus G.L.Webster
- Phyllanthus pentaphyllus var. floridanus G.L.Webster
- Phyllanthus polycladus var. curassavicus Urb.
- Phyllanthus radicans (Müll.Arg.) Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Phyllanthus pentaphyllus subsp. pentaphyllus (commonly known as Fivepetal Leaf-Flower) is a shrub belonging to the Phyllanthaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Phyllanthus pentaphyllus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Netherlands Antilles, Venezuela
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