A New Generic Record of Phyllanthaceae (Phyllanthus L.): Addition to the Alien Invasive Vascular Flora of Türkiye

The genus Phyllanthus L. and its species P. tenellus Roxb. (Phyllanthaceae) are reported as new genus and species for the vascular flora of Türkiye. A new Turkish name of the species is given. This new invasive greenhouse weed (in Türkiye) are provided with both photographic and technical hand drawing illustrations to facilitate future identification. A description of the genus and species are also provided in detail. Specimens of the species were collected from both research and application greenhouse of Faculty of Forestry in Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ) and Of Forest Nursery Directorate greenhouses.