Sunlight for আমলকী?

Full sun. Requires a minimum of 6–8 hours of direct sunlight for proper canopy development and fruit set. Shaded specimens flower sparsely and yield poorly.

Water for আমলকী?

Low to moderate. Consistent irrigation is needed in the first one to two years of establishment. Mature trees are drought-tolerant and resent waterlogged soils.

Soil for আমলকী?

Well-drained loam or sand. Tolerates sandy and slightly alkaline substrates with pH 6.5–8.5. Drainage matters more than fertility; avoid compacted, waterlogged ground.

Temperature for আমলকী?

20–40 °C. Performs best in warm tropical and subtropical climates. Mature trees tolerate brief mild frost and prolonged summer heat.

What is আমলকী used for medicinally?

Classical Ayurvedic rasayana for longevity and vitality; Key constituent of Triphala and Chyawanprash; Traditional support for digestion, hepatic and cardiovascular health; Folk use for immunity and inflammation modulation

What does the scientific name Phyllanthus emblica mean?

Phyllanthus: Literally 'leaf-flower', referring to species in which flowers appear to arise from the leaf margin or flattened branchlets. emblica: A Latinisation of the South Asian vernacular names for the fruit, later adopted into European botanical usage.

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Phyllanthus emblica

আমলকীTree

Phyllanthus emblica is a small to medium deciduous tree of the Phyllanthaceae native to tropical and southern Asia, producing pale greenish-yellow, segmented drupes renowned for exceptionally high ascorbic acid content and a central role in Ayurvedic rasayana therapy.

FamilyPhyllanthaceae

GenusPhyllanthus

NativeAsia

LifespanPerennial

About Phyllanthus emblica

Amla is a tree from India that grows round, sour green fruits packed with more vitamin C than oranges. People eat them, make hair oil from them, and use them as medicine. 🌳

Common Names

EnglishAmla, Indian Gooseberry

हिन्दीआँवला

मराठीआवळा

தமிழ்நெல்லி

संस्कृतम्धात्री

Native Range

Asia is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Asia.

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Key Features

Habit: Medium deciduous tree
Height: 8–18 m
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Native range: Tropical & southern Asia
Fruit: Six-ridged green drupe

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Amla is a tree from India that grows round, sour green fruits packed with more vitamin C than oranges. People eat them, make hair oil from them, and use them as medicine. 🌳

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