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Phyllanthus niruri subsp. niruri

Gale Of The Wind
Also known as: Niruris indica Raf. +7 more
  • Niruris indica Raf.
  • Phyllanthus carolinianus Blanco
  • Phyllanthus erectus (Medik.) M.R.Almeida
  • Phyllanthus filiformis Pav. ex Baill.
  • Phyllanthus lathyroides f. decoratus Standl. & Steyerm.
  • Phyllanthus lathyroides var. commutatus Müll.Arg.
  • Phyllanthus moeroris Oken
  • Urinaria erecta Medik.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Found natively in South America, Phyllanthus niruri subsp. niruri (commonly known as Gale of the Wind) is an annual belonging to the Phyllanthaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Phyllanthus niruri, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Base Species & Variations

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