Pedilanthus

Pedilanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Phyllanthaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The genus includes approximately 100 species, which are commonly known as "money plants" due to their ability to produce small amounts of money when their leaves are rubbed together. The plants are small to medium-sized, with simple, alternate leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers that are typically white or yellow. Pedilanthus species are often grown as houseplants for their attractive foliage and air-purifying qualities. They are also used in traditional medicine for their various medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The genus is named after the French botanist Jean Louis Marie Poiret, who first described the type species, Pedilanthus tithymaloides.