Phyllanthus Mirabilis

Phyllanthus mirabilis is a rare, small, slow-growing perennial shrub native to Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. It is notable for its unique caudex, a swollen woody base that stores water, helping it survive in arid conditions. The plant features small, glossy, oval-shaped leaves that display nyctinasty—meaning the leaves fold together at night and open again in the morning.