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Phyllanthus microcladus
Brush Sauropus
Phyllanthaceae
Description:
A graceful, multi-stemmed shrub with slender arching branches and small, neat leaves that create a delicate, feathery texture. Tiny flowers appear along the stems, followed by small decorative fruit. Naturally found in rainforest margins and moist gullies, it is well suited to sheltered garden positions, understorey plantings, and bush revegetation projects.
Occasional light pruning will help maintain a tidy, bushy shape.
Special Features:
Attracts birds and insects
Attractive fine foliage texture
Ideal for understorey and sheltered borders
Natural Habitat:
Rainforest
Aspect:
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Well-drained, Moist
Tree/Shrub Height:
Twiggy shrub to 2m
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
Cream, Yellow, Green
Phyllanthus microcladus - Brush Sauropus
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Regional ecosystem:
Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:
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