Phyllanthaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 83 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Breynia oblongifolia (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
Breynia oblongifolia, the coffee bush, is a common native shrub found across Aus…
Glochidion eriocarpum Champ. ex Benth.
Glochidion eriocarpum is a Phyllanthaceae bush or tree from East Asia, collected…
Margaritaria nobilis L.f.
Margaritaria nobilis, bastard hogberry, is a fruit-bearing plant with striking i…
Phyllanthus emblica L.
Phyllanthus emblica L. is a small to medium tree whose fruits are a common const…
Antidesma japonicum Siebold & Zucc.
Antidesma japonicum is an East and Southeast Asian plant with edible fruit, used…
Uapaca bojeri Baill.
Uapaca bojeri (tapia) is a Madagascan endemic tree that forms its own woodland t…
Breynia disticha J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Breynia disticha (snowbush) is a Phyllanthaceae plant native to the western Paci…
Phyllanthus acidus (L.) Skeels
Phyllanthus acidus (Otaheite gooseberry) is a tropical small tree grown for food…
Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul.
Antidesma venosum (tassel-berry) is a small dioecious tree native to Africa, Chi…
Glochidion ferdinandi (Müll.Arg.) F.M.Bailey
Glochidion ferdinandi, the cheese tree, is a woody shrub or small tree native to…
⚠️ Poisonous
Glochidion philippicum (Cav.) C.B.Rob.
Representative specimens of Glochidion philippicum were examined from multiple l…
Phyllanthus myrtifolius (Wight) Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus myrtifolius is a small shrub that grows along forest watercourses an…
Phyllanthaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its taste is sour, bitter and astringent, and it has a distinctly fibrous texture. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Phyllanthaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. It differs most clearly from the nominate variety in that its leaf midrib is distinctly raised on the adaxial, upper surface of the leaf.
Yes, some Phyllanthaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Phyllanthaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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