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Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.
Scientific Synonyms:
Diasperus nanus (Hook.f.) Kuntze
Phyllanthus amarus subsp. sanyaensis P.T.Li & Y.T.Zhu

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Previous name used in the website: Phyllanthus amarus
Family name: PHYLLANTHACEAE
English name: Niruri
Sinhala name: Pitawakka (පිටවක්කා)
Tamil name: Kilkaunelli
Keezha Nelli
Sanskrit name: Bhumyamalaki
Conservation status: NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
Description: Glabrous annual herb 1-5 dm high, monoecious; leaves on main stems reducedto scales. Deciduous branchlets 4-12 cm long, with about 15-30 leaves. Stipules lanceolate, 0.8-1.3 mm long. Leaf lamina mostly 5-11 x 3-6 mm. Inflorescences glomerules on deciduous branches. Fruits capsular, oblate, 1.9-2.1 mm in diameter. Seeds trigonous, 0.9-1 mm long.
Native Distribution Status: Native
Edible parts: Available soon
Treatment for: Gonorrhea
Dysentery
Fevers
Jaundice
Sores
Tuberculosis ulcers
Wounds
Bruises
Scabies
Ringworm
Diarrhoea
Coughs
Asthma
Parts used in Treatment: Root
Juice
Related Medical Properties: Diuretic
Further Information: Kew Garden’s Medicinal Plant Names Services



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Habit (PMR)

Leaves with fruits (PMR)

Under Side of Leaves with Fruits (PMR)