Mazhar Botanic Garden

Phyllanthus angustifolius (Sw.) Sw

Swordbush Duppy Bush Foliage flower

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000226
English name: Swordbush, Duppy Bush, Foliage flower
Arabic name: فيللنسس انجستيفوليا
Native: Cuba, Jamaica
Country: Cuba Jamaica

Evergreen shrub grow up to 2 m tall and a spread of 1 m branches thick, red-brown or grey-brown leaves flattened known as phylloclade to 10 cm long lanceolate flowers red, cream or yellow green, bearing on their margins lf-like phylloclade

Ornamental stems, fragrant flowers. Landscape uses: General, Small Gardens, Coastal, Container Planting

Phyllanthus elongatus

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Texture: Moist
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Stem cutting (Semi- Hardwood)
Flowering time: Summer and Autumn

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