Phyllanthaceae

Each locule of ovary with 2 ovules, but only one may develop in fruit (previously Euphorbiaceae) Phyllanthaceae

Petals absent

Styles branched Phyllanthus

Main branches with laminate leaves sometimes reduced but not scale like

Softly hairy shrub up to 50 cm high. Leaves obovate to narrow-obovate, up to 6 mm long. Stamens 3, free. Female perianth larger than male. Styles deeply bifid. Widespread. Heath and DSF. Ss. and WS. Fl. spring Phyllanthus hirtellus

Glabrous or scabrous shrubs or herbs. Styles entire