Phyllanthus latifolius
Also known as: Diasperus latifolius (L.) Kuntze +4 more
- Diasperus latifolius (L.) Kuntze
- Genesiphylla asplenifolia L'Hér.
- Phyllanthus isolepis Urb.
- Xylophylla asplenifolia (L'Hér.) Salisb.
- Xylophylla latifolia L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Phyllanthus latifolius is a shrub or tree belonging to the Phyllanthaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Phyllanthus, which contains over 1050 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jamaica