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Phyllanthus emblica
Amla, Indian GooseberryTree
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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- 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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