Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
niruri
ID:
272291

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 981 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271623



Common Names

  • Niruri Phyllanthus
  • Chanca Piedra
  • Stone Breaker


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Synonyms

  • Nymphanthus niruri (L.) Lour. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus ellipticus Buckley [illegitimate]
  • Phyllanthus kirganelia Blanco [unknown]
  • Niruris annua Raf. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus lathyroides decoratus Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Diasperus niruri (L.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Phyllanthus niruri (also called Chanca Piedra, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthus niruri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, dysentery, and liver diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllanthus niruri sub. lathyroides (Kunth) G.L.Webster
Phyllanthus niruri sub. niruri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthus niruri is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthus niruri is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Phyllanthus niruri

Phyllanthus niruri is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Phyllanthus niruri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanthus niruri?

Phyllanthus niruri

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthus niruri?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

What are the uses of Phyllanthus niruri?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Species in the Phyllanthus genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References