Synonyms: 

Averrhoa acida L.

Cicca acida (L.) Merr.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Native: Brazil.

Common Names

English – Star Gooseberry

Malayalam – പുളിനെല്ലി, അരിനെല്ലി

Description:

Phyllanthus emblica, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a small fruit-bearing tree native to the Indian subcontinent, with greenish-yellow fruits that are rich in vitamin C and used in various culinary and medicinal applications.

Habitat:

Medium-sized deciduous tree.

Distribution:

Indian subcontinent, South and Southeast Asia.

Uses:

Phyllanthus emblica,  is used for its health benefits such as boosting immunity, promoting hair growth, and aiding digestion.