Phyllanthus heyneanus
Mull.Arg.
Indian gooseberry
Phyllanthaceae Edible: Fruit
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French Institute of Pondicherry
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Description
A small shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The leaves are 1-3 cm long by 1 cm wide. On the main stem they are reduced to scales. The flowers are yellow and in round heads in the axils of leaves on the small branches.
Edible Uses
The fruit are pickled.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are pickled.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sri Lanka,
Synonyms
Phyllanthus longiflorus B. Heyne ex Mull.Arg. [Invalid]Reidia longiflora GambleReidia ovalifolia Wightand others
Also Known As
Malenkizhanelli, Nallapulatti
References (2)
- Ambasta S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 517 (As Reidia ovalifolia)
- Sharma, B.B., 2005, Growing fruits and vegetables. Publications Division. Ministry of Information and broadcasting. India. p 7 (As Phyllanthus longiflorus)
