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Gulf leaf-flower

Phyllanthus fraternus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Found across Africa (8 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇹🇩 Chad 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

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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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Floating spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
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 Gulf leaf-flower?
The scientific name of Gulf leaf-flower is Phyllanthus fraternus. It belongs to the genus Phyllanthus.
Where does Gulf leaf-flower live?
Gulf leaf-flower is found in Found across Africa (8 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, United States, Zimbabwe.
What family does Gulf leaf-flower belong to?
Gulf leaf-flower (Phyllanthus fraternus) belongs to the genus Phyllanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leiothrichidae.
What kingdom does Gulf leaf-flower belong to?
Gulf leaf-flower (Phyllanthus fraternus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Gulf leaf-flower?
The closest relatives of Gulf leaf-flower in the genus Phyllanthus include Capuchin Babbler, Carry me seed, Chamber bitter, fish-poison, Floating spurge.

Native Range — 9 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 🐾
Floating spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
NE
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Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
NE
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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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