Monkey Apple
Phyllanthus littoralis
- Native to:
- Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, India, Jawa, Malaya, Maldives, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phyllanthaceae
- Genus:
- Phyllanthus
- Species:
- Phyllanthus littoralis
- USDA Symbol:
- GLLI4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates saline conditions