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quebra-pedra

Phyllanthus niruri

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (China, Qatar), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇶🇦 Qatar 🇨🇳 China 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Leiothrichidae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Species
Phyllanthus niruri (quebra-pedra)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish quinina criolla
French quinine créole
German Niruri
Portuguese quebra-pedra

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cerejeira-do-Taiti
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erva-pombinha
Phyllanthus amarus
Not Evaluated
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quebra-pedra
Phyllanthus urinaria
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wedge leaf-flower
Phyllanthus orbicularis
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Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
Not Evaluated
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Capuchin Babbler
Phyllanthus atripennis
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Mascarene island leaf-flower
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Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of quebra-pedra?
The scientific name of quebra-pedra is Phyllanthus niruri. It belongs to the genus Phyllanthus.
What is the conservation status of quebra-pedra?
quebra-pedra (Phyllanthus niruri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does quebra-pedra live?
quebra-pedra is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (China, Qatar), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chad, China, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Qatar, United Kingdom.
What family does quebra-pedra belong to?
quebra-pedra (Phyllanthus niruri) belongs to the genus Phyllanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leiothrichidae.
Is quebra-pedra endangered?
No, quebra-pedra (Phyllanthus niruri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does quebra-pedra belong to?
quebra-pedra (Phyllanthus niruri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of quebra-pedra?
The closest relatives of quebra-pedra in the genus Phyllanthus include cerejeira-do-Taiti, cunambi, erva-pombinha, quebra-pedra, Indian Gooseberry.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Phyllanthus — 13 Species

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cerejeira-do-Taiti
Phyllanthus acidus
NE 🐾
cunambi
Phyllanthus brasiliensis
NE 🐾
erva-pombinha
Phyllanthus amarus
NE 🐾
quebra-pedra
Phyllanthus urinaria
NE
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quebra-pedra
Phyllanthus niruri
LC
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Indian Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica
LC 🐾
Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
NE 🐾
Capuchin Babbler
Phyllanthus atripennis
VU 🐾
Mascarene island leaf-flower
Phyllanthus tenellus
NE 🐾
Potato bush
Phyllanthus reticulatus
LC 🐾
Niruri
Phyllanthus debilis
NE 🐾
Floating spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
NE 🐾
wedge leaf-flower
Phyllanthus orbicularis
LC
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