Phyllanthus parvifolius

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 1 m high. The shoots are slender. The leaves are 3-9 mm long by 2-6 mm wide. The fruit are flattened and have 3 lobes. They are 3 mm long by 4 mm wide.

There are about 750 Phyllanthus species. They are mostly in the tropics.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows near water and on limestone rocks. In Pakistan it grows up to 2,400 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw and also mixed with curry.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ja-la-mat-kha, Memang-ambri

Synonyms

Diasperus parvifolius (Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don) Kuntze; Phyllanthus juniperinus Wall. ex Mull.Arg.;