Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Phyllanthaceae

Genus:

Phyllanthus

Species:

Phyllanthus distichus

USDA Symbol:

PHDI8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub , Tree

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

greenish, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments