About Kozhikode Leaf-Flower
Kozhikode Leaf-Flower (Phyllanthus rheedei) is an undershrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family (Spurge/Euphorbia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cyathium/raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule (regma) fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous, semi-evergreen and shola forests, also in forest plantations and grasslands. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Phyllanthus rheedei
- Genus
- Phyllanthus
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous, semi-evergreen and shola forests, also in forest plantations and grasslands
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Kozhikode Leaf-Flower belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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