Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb.

Locations ofPhyllanthus tenellus Roxb. in Virginia

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Family
Phyllanthaceae
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb.
Common Name
Mascarene Island Leaf-flower
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
in Taxa Not Treated: Waifs
Comments
25 Oct. 1994, contaminant in container plant grown at Montross; possibly the first record for Virginia. Found in Chesterfield in 1999 and at two locations in Henrico in 2004 and 2007, apparently becoming established as a greenhouse/nursery weed (J. Hayden, pers.comm.). Has persisted for many years at the Henrico locations (J. Hayden, pers. comm. 2018).
Habitat
Planter boxes and mulched beds in various landscape settings.
Native Status
Introduced

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