Glochidion sphaerogynum
(Müll.Arg.) Kurz
Phyllanthaceae
This species may be transferred to the genus Phyllanthus. A paper by Warren L. Wagner and David H. Lorence ‘A nomenclator of Pacific oceanic island Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae), including Glochidion’ PhytoKeys 4:67-94 (2011)[
858- Title
- A nomenclator of Pacific oceanic island Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae), including Glochidion.
- Publication
- PhytoKeys 4:67-94 (2011)
- Author
- Wagner W.L.; Lorence D.H.
- Website
- http://www.phytokeys.com
- Publisher
- PhytoKeys
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 1314-2003
- Description
- A proposed revision of the genus Phyllanthus, enlarging the genus by transferring the genera Breynia, Glochidion, Reverchonia, Phyllanthodendron, and Sauropus to it. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
], has proposed submerging the genera Breynia, Glochidion, Reverchonia, Phyllanthodendron, and Sauropus into a broadened concept of the genus Phyllanthus. This proposal has not yet (2014) been fully accepted, although the ‘World Checklist of Selected Plant Families’ has accepted the name changes of the Pacific Island species of Glochidion, as detailed in the paper. If the proposal is accepted then the name of this species will be Phyllanthus sphaerogynus Müll.Arg.[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Diasperus sphaerogynus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Phyllanthus sphaerogynus Müll.Arg.
Common Name:
General Information
Glochidion sphaerogynum is an evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow up to 15 metres tall[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
]. The bole can be up to 20cm in diameter[
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
Range
E. Asia - southern China, northern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam.
Habitat
Common to scattered in deciduous (dipterocarp-oak) forest, evergreen forest, secondary forest, old clearings, on steep ridges, and along the road; at elevations from 100 - 1,600 metres[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Pollinators | Moths |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
This species is noteworthy for its pollination mechanism, which involves a symbiotic relationship with moths of the genus Epicephala. This closely parallels that found in Yucca species[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The branches and leaves are used as medicine for the treatment of influenza, eczema, etc[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
The bark and wood are dried, chopped into pieces, heated, then applied as skin paints over affected spots[
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
]. They are also dried and crushed and used in decoctions[
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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