Phyllanthus acidus (Otaheite Gooseberry) - Video 1

Botanical names: Phyllanthus acidus, Phyllanthus distichus

Common names: Otaheite Gooseberry, Amlak, Grosella, Gooseberry tree

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Origin: South Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Phyllanthus acidus
Small to medium in size tree, under 20 feet, very bushy and pretty. There are no commercial plantings; only in home gardens.


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