Phyllanthus sellowianus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Asterandra sellowiana
• Diasperus sellowianus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Malpighiales and is a member of the family Phyllanthaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Phyllanthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of South America. In Brazil, its presence is primarily concentrated within the southern part of the country. Moving across the southern portion of the continent, it can also be found in the northeast region of Argentina. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the territory of Paraguay. Finally, its geographical range extends into Uruguay, completing its presence in Southern South America.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Phyllanthus sellowiaanus is characterized by its presence in specialized environments, specifically within the Campo Rupestre and vegetation growing over rocky outcrops (Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos). This species demonstrates a broad altitudinal adaptability, occupying an elevational range that extends from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum altitude of 1300 m AMSL. This distribution suggests a capacity to thrive in diverse microclimates, ranging from lowland rocky terrains to higher elevation montane habitats.

Elevational range max:

1300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo Rupestre, Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos

Life history

The life history of Phyllanthus selloinianus is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habit and ecological positioning, the plant exhibits a complex life form profile, functioning as both a phanerophyte, with its stems extending above the ground level, and a nanophanerophyte, which indicates that its woody parts are maintained relatively close to the soil surface.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Phyllanthus selloinianus is characterized by a woody shrub growth form that typically reaches a maximum plant height of 3 meters. It functions as an independent organism, lacking parasitic tendencies, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than being aquatic or epiphytic. Although it possesses a self-supporting structure, it does not exhibit the climbing habits of lianas or vines, instead growing as a robust, self-supporting shrub within its natural habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Phyllanthus sellowianus has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Planta medica
2. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Stem

1. Planta medica
2. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Chemicals

Phyllanthus sellowianus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Furosin, Geraniin.

Furosin

1. Planta medica

Geraniin

1. Planta medica

Activities

Phyllanthus sellowianus has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Hypoglycemic.

Antinociceptive

1. Planta medica

Antispasmodic

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Diuretic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Hypoglycemic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Conditions

Phyllanthus sellowianus has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diuretic, hypertension, hypoglycemic.

Diuretic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Hypertension

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hypoglycemic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Phyllanthus sellowianus has 2 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Infusions, ethanolic extract of the leaves and stems.

Infusions

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Ethanolic extract of the leaves and stems

1. Planta medica