ON THIS PLANT
Phyllanthus hirtellus is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a miniature heath shrub, growing in erect or sprawling form. Stems are up to 30 cm long, leaves under 8 mm long. It is commonly found in heath or dry woodland in eastern Australia. The specific epithet hirtellus is derived from Latin, meaning finely hairy.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Phyllanthus
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae