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Phyllanthus emblica

Indian Gooseberry, Emblic
Other regional names: Emblic Myrobalan
  • Emblic Myrobalan
Also known as: Cicca emblica (L.) Kurz +14 more
  • Cicca emblica (L.) Kurz
  • Cicca macrocarpa Kurz
  • Diasperus emblica (L.) Kuntze
  • Diasperus pomifer (Hook.f.) Kuntze
  • Dichelactina nodicaulis Hance
  • Dichelactina nodicaulus Hance
  • Emblica arborea Raf.
  • Emblica officinalis Gaertn.
  • Mirobalanus embilica Burm.
  • Phyllanthus glomeratus Roxb. ex Benth.
  • Phyllanthus glomeratus Roxb. ex Wall.
  • Phyllanthus mairei H.Lév.
  • Phyllanthus mimosifolius Salisb.
  • Phyllanthus pomifer Hook.f.
  • Phyllanthus taxifolius D.Don
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Phyllanthus emblica (commonly known as Indian Gooseberry or Emblic) is a tree belonging to the Phyllanthaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Phyllanthus is notably large, comprising more than 1050 species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Cuba, Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.

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