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Floating spurge

Phyllanthus fluitans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Leiothrichidae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Species
Phyllanthus fluitans (Floating spurge)

Names in Other Languages

German schwimmende Wolfsmilch

Similar Species in Phyllanthus

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Capuchin Babbler
Phyllanthus atripennis
Vulnerable
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Carry me seed
Phyllanthus amarus
Not Evaluated
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Chamber bitter
Phyllanthus urinaria
Not Evaluated
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fish-poison
Phyllanthus brasiliensis
Not Evaluated
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Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
Not Evaluated
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Indian Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica
Least Concern
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Mascarene island leaf-flower
Phyllanthus tenellus
Not Evaluated
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niruri
Phyllanthus niruri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Floating spurge?
The scientific name of Floating spurge is Phyllanthus fluitans. It belongs to the genus Phyllanthus.
Where does Floating spurge live?
Floating spurge is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does Floating spurge belong to?
Floating spurge (Phyllanthus fluitans) belongs to the genus Phyllanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leiothrichidae.
What kingdom does Floating spurge belong to?
Floating spurge (Phyllanthus fluitans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Floating spurge?
The closest relatives of Floating spurge in the genus Phyllanthus include Capuchin Babbler, Carry me seed, Chamber bitter, fish-poison, Gulf leaf-flower.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Phyllanthus — 13 Species

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Capuchin Babbler
Phyllanthus atripennis
VU 🐾
Carry me seed
Phyllanthus amarus
NE 🐾
Chamber bitter
Phyllanthus urinaria
NE 🐾
fish-poison
Phyllanthus brasiliensis
NE
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Floating spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
NE
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Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
NE 🐾
Indian Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica
LC 🐾
Mascarene island leaf-flower
Phyllanthus tenellus
NE 🐾
niruri
Phyllanthus niruri
LC 🐾
Niruri
Phyllanthus debilis
NE 🐾
Potato bush
Phyllanthus reticulatus
LC 🐾
Tahitian gooseberry tree
Phyllanthus acidus
NE 🐾
wedge leaf-flower
Phyllanthus orbicularis
LC
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