Phyllanthus ciccoides

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 10 m tall. The small branches have about 10 leaves and flowers. The leaves are alternate and simple and oval.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded up to 1,900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Fonfati, Sasale

Synonyms

Diasperus ciccoides (Mull.Arg.) Kuntze; Flueggeopsis microspermus K. Schum.; Flueggeopsis pelas K. Schum.; Phyllanthus baccatus F. Muell. ex Benth.; Phyllanthus novae-hollandiae Baill.; Phyllanthus pelas (K. Schum.) Pax & K. Hoffm.;