Phyllanthus abnormis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Plant Description: Annual to 50 cm high with elliptic to oblong or obovate leaves 5-20 mm long. Flowers axillary, unisexual. Calyx green or yellowish. Petals lacking.
Field Identification: often isolated small plant of the garden or field bearing branches perpendicular to the main stem; milky sap; relatively tough plant structure upon handling.
Plant Trivia:
Occurrence: Frequent on deep sands along the coast and inland
Bloom Period: March-December
Plant Use:
Key to the Genus Phyllanthus:
- Fruiting calyx, lobes 1.5-2.5 mm long…………..P. polygonoide
Fruiting calyx, lobes 0.7-1.2 mm long…………………………………….2
2. Leaves 1-4 mm wide……………………………………………..P. abnormis
Leaves 4-10 mm wide……………………………………………..P. prudens
