Sage leaf flower
Phyllanthus salviifolius

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. The stems are leafy. The leaves are 3-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The fruit are 4-5 mm long by 5-6 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,800-3,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Barbasquillo, Cedrillo, Cedrito, Madura platano, Tenidor, Yuquito

Synonyms

Diasperus salviifolius (Kunth) Kuntze; Kirganelia floribunda (Kunth) Spreng.; Kirganelia salviifolia (Kunth) Spreng.; Phyllanthus floribundus Kunth; Phyllanthus kunthiana Baill.; Phyllanthus salviifolius var. floribundus (Kunth) Müll. Arg.; Phyllanthus salviifolius var. genuinus Müll.Arg.; Phyllanthus salviifolius var. glabrescens Müll.Arg.;