Phyllanthus pectinatus (Melaka Tree)

Botanical names: Phyllanthus pectinatus, Emblica pectinata

Common name: Melaka Tree

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia, India

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)

• Emblica officinalis (Indian Gooseberry)
• Epiphyllum hookeri (Climbing Cactus)
• Glochidion macrocarpum (Glochidion)
• Phyllanthus acidus (Otaheite Gooseberry)
• Phyllanthus angustifolius (Foliage Flower)
• Phyllanthus arbuscula (Phyllanthus )
• Phyllanthus latifolius (Phyllanthus)
• Phyllanthus mirabilis (Dragon Wings)
• Phyllanthus pulcher (Phyllanthus pulcher)
• Phyllanthus sp. (Phyllanthus)