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Phyllanthus acidus, Phyllanthus distichus
Otaheite Gooseberry, Amlak, Grosella, Gooseberry treeFamily: Phyllanthaceae
Origin: South Asia
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Small tropical tree, to 20 feet, leaves are compound with numerous pinnate leaflets. Fruits are borne in loose clusters, which hang from the tree trunk and main branches. Individual fruits are up to 0.75 inch in diameter, near globose and angled. Fruits are generally too tart for fresh eating but are esteemed for jellies, preserves and pastries. They ripen in midsummer. There are no commercial plantings; but trees are in home gardens, and fruit is harvested from naturalized trees.
Phyllanthus acidus is called Ari Nelli in Tamil, and the Phyllanthus emblica (Amlaki) is Muzhu Nelli in Tamil. Muzhu Nelli is even richer in Vitamin C etc.
Similar plants:
- Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica (Indian Gooseberry, Emblic Myrobalan, Amla, Amalaki, Amloki)
- Epiphyllum hookeri, Epiphyllum strictum, Epiphyllum stenopetalum, Epiphyllum phyllanthus (Climbing Cactus, Hooker's Orchid Cactus)
- Glochidion macrocarpum, Phyllanthus macrocarpus (Glochidion)
- Phyllanthus angustifolius (Foliage Flower)
- Phyllanthus arbuscula (Phyllanthus )
- Phyllanthus buxifolius (Phyllanthus)
- Phyllanthus cuscutiflorus (Pink Phyllanthus)
- Phyllanthus latifolius (Phyllanthus)
- Phyllanthus mirabilis, Phyllanthodendron mirabilis (Dragon Wings, Buddhas Prayer, Namaste Plant)
- Phyllanthus pectinatus, Emblica pectinata (Melaka Tree)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/phyllanthus_acidus.htm
Phyllanthus acidus - Otaheite Gooseberry, Amlak - is very close related to Phyllanthus emblica (Amla, Amlaki), however it is much hardier plant. Known as amritphala in Sanskrit, which literally means the fruit of heaven or nectar fruit. It is so called because it is rich in many desirable properties, including medicinal.
Small to medium in size tree. Small tropical tree, to 20 feet. Fruits are borne in loose clusters, which hang from the tree trunk and main branches. Fruits are generally too tart for fresh eating but are esteemed for jellies, preserves and pastries. There are no commercial plantings; only in home gardens.
Amla fruit paste is a major ingredient of Chavyanprash, a popular Ayurvedic tonic. It is the richest source of vitamin C. Phyllanthus acidus is called Ari Nelli in Tamil, and the Phyllanthus emblica (Amlaki) is Muzhu Nelli in Tamil. Muzhu Nelli is even richer in Vitamin C etc.
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Small to medium in size tree. Small tropical tree, to 20 feet. Fruits are borne in loose clusters, which hang from the tree trunk and main branches. Fruits are generally too tart for fresh eating but are esteemed for jellies, preserves and pastries. There are no commercial plantings; only in home gardens.
Amla fruit paste is a major ingredient of Chavyanprash, a popular Ayurvedic tonic. It is the richest source of vitamin C. Phyllanthus acidus is called Ari Nelli in Tamil, and the Phyllanthus emblica (Amlaki) is Muzhu Nelli in Tamil. Muzhu Nelli is even richer in Vitamin C etc.
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10"/3 gal pot, large plant
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