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Phyllanthus minutiflora

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Phyllanthus minutiflora Leaf Flower,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

TBA Prostrate, Spreading

Description:

Small evergreen prostrate native shrub with dark-green oval shaped leaves. Great to use in native garden beds. Tolerates tropical climates. Grows approx. 50cm tall. Also known as Phyllanthus virgatus. Is classified as a weed in some areas.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Tropical Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

TBA Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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