Phyllanthus epiphyllanthus L.

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The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Species	Phyllanthus epiphyllanthus	Au: L.
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Common Name Rock Bush, Hard Head, Cutlash Bush, Ram Horn
Shrub with greenish fruits along the phyllodia.
Description
Location/Habitat
Latitude
Uses/Comments
Collector(s)
Collection No
Stephenson settlement, found on the west side of the main road, near a
well. Disturbed roadside dry evergreen forest / coppice.
24°26’ 82” N	Longitude 75°32’69” W
Most commonly employed to treat digestive problems including gas,
indigestion, diarrhea, stomach upset or pain, and intestinal worms. Also
for toothache, sore throat, to stop a heavy menstrual flow, the juice is
applied externally to heal cuts and sores.
Laurel R. Richey
00-813 Duplicates 5 Date June 26,2000
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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