Monday, 13 October 2025

Phyllanthus niruri L.

 



Family: Phyllanthaceae
Synonyms: Diasperus niruri (L.) Kuntze; Niruris annua Raf.; Nymphanthus niruri (L.) Lour.
Habit: Annual herb, erect, branched, with slender stems and simple, alternate leaves.
Habitat: Wet tropical biomes, commonly found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and cultivated lands.
Flowering and Fruiting: Flowers throughout the year; produces small, capsule-like fruits.
Key Identification Features: Slender, branched stems; simple, alternate leaves; small, greenish-yellow flowers; capsule-like fruits.
Uses: Widely used in traditional medicine for treating kidney stones, liver disorders, and as a diuretic. Also used in folk medicine for various ailments.

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