Phyllanthus brasiliensis (Aubl.) Poir.

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett. 1967. The botany of the Guayana Highland--Part VII. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 1-439.

  • Family

    Euphorbiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Phyllanthus brasiliensis (Aubl.) Poir.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, and British Guiana. BRITISH GUIANA. Issorora, Aruka River, Feb 1926, Aetson 449 (NY).

  • Discussion

    Conami brasiliensis Aublet, Hist. Pl. Guiane 2: 926. 1775; 4: pl. 354. 1775. Type. “In hortis Caiennae & Guianae, ob usum ad inebriandos pisces” said to have been introduced by natives from Para, Brasil. Photo of type (NY).

  • Distribution

    Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, and British Guiana.

    Brazil South America| Venezuela South America| Peru South America| Guyana South America|