Phyllanthus nummulariifolius

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 50 cm tall. The side branches are modified to look like divided leaves. The flowers are white. The fruit are 1-2 mm across and have 3 lobes.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, East Africa, Guinea, Guinée, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Diasperus nummulariifolius (Poir.) Kuntze; Menarda capillaris Baill.; and others