Phyllanthus pectinatus (Melaka Tree)

Phyllanthus pectinatus (Melaka Tree) with small green leaves on thin branches in close up view

Botanical names: Phyllanthus pectinatus, Emblica pectinata

Common name: Melaka Tree

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia, India

Plant used for bonsaiLarge tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular water

Phyllanthus pectinatus is similar to Phyllanthus emblica but differences are obvious when specimens of the two species are placed side by side for comparison. In Phyllanthus emblica, the fruits are clustered at the base of rather robust leafy shoots whereas in Phyllanthus pectinatus they sway in the wind at the ends of the finely feathery leafy shoots.

Similar plants: Phyllanthus pectinatus (Melaka Tree)


Phyllanthus pectinatus (Melaka Tree) with small lime green fruit hanging from delicate green foliage
Phyllanthus pectinatus (Melaka Tree) with green foliage and brown trunk on a tall tree


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/phyllanthus_pectinatus.htm