Phyllanthus fraternus

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A small herb. It grows each year from seeds. The branches are angled. The leaves are compound with leaflets along the stalk that do not have leaflet stalks. The flowers are small and under the leaf stalk. The fruit are small and round.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, India, Northeastern India, West Africa

How it is used for food

The tender young leaves, shoots and fruit are eaten raw or cooked. They are boiled or fried.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bhui amlokhi, Longle thelu, Mat amlokhi, Mitthi sunula

Synonyms

Phyllanthus fraternus subsp. togoensis Jean F. Brunel & J. P. Roux; Phyllanthus lonphali Wall. [Invalid]; Phyllanthus niruri sensu Hook. f.;