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Phyllanthus emblica

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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

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Phyllanthus emblica.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyPhyllanthaceae
GenusPhyllanthus
SpeciesP. emblica
Binomial NamePhyllanthus emblica
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameAmla
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyPhyllanthaceae
GenusPhyllanthus

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.