Phyllanthus niruroides
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A woody herb. It grows almost a m tall. The flowers are small and white.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 900-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lumbodiataka, Siaho, Tienwe
Synonyms
Diasperus niruroides (Mull.Arg.) Kuntze;