Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Phyllanthaceae

Genus:

Phyllanthus

Species:

Phyllanthus angustifolius

USDA Symbol:

PHAN9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown following fire; found in fire-maintained pine flatwoods and scrub habitats in Florida.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate