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Indian Gooseberry

Phyllanthus emblica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Australia, Maldives, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇺 Australia 🇲🇻 Maldives

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Passeriformes (جواثم)
Family
Leiothrichidae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Species
Phyllanthus emblica (Indian Gooseberry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mirobalano
French groseillier de Ceylan
German Amblabaum

Similar Species in Phyllanthus

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Chamber bitter
Phyllanthus urinaria
Not Evaluated
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Potato bush
Phyllanthus reticulatus
Least Concern
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Mascarene island leaf-flower
Phyllanthus tenellus
Not Evaluated
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wedge leaf-flower
Phyllanthus orbicularis
Least Concern
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niruri
Phyllanthus niruri
Least Concern
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Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
Not Evaluated
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Capuchin Babbler
Phyllanthus atripennis
Vulnerable
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Tahitian gooseberry tree
Phyllanthus acidus
Not Evaluated
View all species in Phyllanthus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Gooseberry?
The scientific name of Indian Gooseberry is Phyllanthus emblica. It belongs to the genus Phyllanthus.
What is the conservation status of Indian Gooseberry?
Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Indian Gooseberry live?
Indian Gooseberry is found in Distributed across Australia, Maldives, and Taiwan.. Countries include Australia, Maldives, Taiwan.
What family does Indian Gooseberry belong to?
Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) belongs to the genus Phyllanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leiothrichidae.
Is Indian Gooseberry endangered?
No, Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Indian Gooseberry belong to?
Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Indian Gooseberry?
The closest relatives of Indian Gooseberry in the genus Phyllanthus include Chamber bitter, Potato bush, Mascarene island leaf-flower, wedge leaf-flower, niruri.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Phyllanthus — 13 Species

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Chamber bitter
Phyllanthus urinaria
NE
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Indian Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica
LC
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Potato bush
Phyllanthus reticulatus
LC 🐾
Mascarene island leaf-flower
Phyllanthus tenellus
NE 🐾
wedge leaf-flower
Phyllanthus orbicularis
LC 🐾
niruri
Phyllanthus niruri
LC 🐾
Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
NE 🐾
Capuchin Babbler
Phyllanthus atripennis
VU 🐾
Tahitian gooseberry tree
Phyllanthus acidus
NE 🐾
fish-poison
Phyllanthus brasiliensis
NE 🐾
Niruri
Phyllanthus debilis
NE 🐾
Floating spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
NE 🐾
Carry me seed
Phyllanthus amarus
NE
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