A revised phylogenetic classification of tribe Phyllantheae (Phyllanthaceae)

The majority of tribe Phyllantheae (Phyllanthaceae) is currently placed in the paraphyletic genus Phyllanthus and discussions have persisted on how to resolve this issue. Here, we split into ten monophyletic genera, which are all reinstatements former but with changes made circumscription constituent species each group. genera Breynia, Glochidion Synostemon were recently found be nested within ensued whether or not subsume everything s.l. Instead combining these here implement solution splitting strictly ensure that classification consistent latest phylogenetic results. new based a framework combined differences habit, branching type, floral, fruit pollen morphology. With division Phyllanthus, will consist following 18 genera: Cathetus, Cicca, Dendrophyllanthus, Emblica, Flueggea, Glochidion, Heterosavia, Kirganelia, Lingelsheimia, Lysiandra, Margaritaria, Moeroris, Nellica, Nymphanthus, Plagiocladus Synostemon. As result reinstated five names for illegitimate combinations previous overlooked nomenclatural anomalies 645 proposed. Several keys provided distinguish genera. Full lists given treated except Glochidion.