Phyllanthus reticulatus
Potato Bush, Potato Bush
Also known as: Anisonema dubium Blume +19 more
- Anisonema dubium Blume
- Anisonema intermedium Decne.
- Anisonema jamaicense (Griseb.) Griseb.
- Anisonema multiflorum (Baill.) Wight
- Anisonema puberulum Baill.
- Anisonema reticulatum (Poir.) A.Juss.
- Anisonema wrightianum Baill.
- Anisonema zollingeri Miq.
- Cicca decandra Blanco
- Cicca reticulata (Poir.) Kurz
- Diasperus multiflorus (Baill.) Kuntze
- Diasperus reticulatus (Poir.) Kuntze
- Kirganelia dubia (Blume) Baill.
- Kirganelia intermedia (Decne.) Baill.
- Kirganelia lineata Alston
- Kirganelia multiflora Baill.
- Kirganelia multiflora var. glabra Thwaites
- Kirganelia prieuriana Baill.
- Kirganelia prieuriana var. glabra (Thwaites) Baill.
- Kirganelia puberula Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub or tree.
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Phyllanthus reticulatus (commonly known as Potato bush) is a scrambling shrub or tree within the Phyllanthaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia
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)
Hawaii, Jamaica, Windward Is.