Gulf Leaf-Flower (Phyllanthus fraternus)
Description
Phyllanthus fraternus is an erect, annual plant growing up to 45cm, occasionally to 60cm The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and dye. The plant is traded internationally in small quantities for medicinal use
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malpighiales
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Family: Phyllanthaceae
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Genus: Phyllanthus
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