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niruri

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Leiothrichidae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Species
Phyllanthus niruri (niruri)

Names in Other Languages

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

Similar Species in Phyllanthus

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Capuchin Babbler
Phyllanthus atripennis
Vulnerable
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Carry me seed
Phyllanthus amarus
Not Evaluated
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Chamber bitter
Phyllanthus urinaria
Not Evaluated
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fish-poison
Phyllanthus brasiliensis
Not Evaluated
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Floating spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
Not Evaluated
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Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
Not Evaluated
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Indian Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica
Least Concern
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Mascarene island leaf-flower
Phyllanthus tenellus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of niruri?
The scientific name of niruri is Phyllanthus niruri. It belongs to the genus Phyllanthus.
What is the conservation status of niruri?
niruri (Phyllanthus niruri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does niruri live?
niruri 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 niruri belong to?
niruri (Phyllanthus niruri) belongs to the genus Phyllanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leiothrichidae.
Is niruri endangered?
No, niruri (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 niruri belong to?
niruri (Phyllanthus niruri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of niruri?
The closest relatives of niruri in the genus Phyllanthus include Capuchin Babbler, Carry me seed, Chamber bitter, fish-poison, Floating spurge.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Phyllanthus — 13 Species

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