Phyllanthus emblica

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Phyllanthaceae Genus: Phyllanthus

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

Kaua'i Only found in cultivation
O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 982 (1753)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Phyllanthus emblica Manoa Valley, near head, arboretum of H.S.P.A Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1930-12-11
2 Phyllanthus emblica Oahu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Oahu BISH
3 Phyllanthus emblica Kaneohe, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Rd, Kahua Nui section Cultivated Preserved_Specimen Tree to 8m; flowers white; bark patchy Annable, C.R. 3620 Oahu BISH 1997-07-12
4 Phyllanthus emblica Waikakalaua Army Reservation, Waikele Gulch with Agave, Erythrina, Leucaena and Samanea Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5251 Oahu BISH 1976-02-04
5 Phyllanthus emblica Kauai Preserved_Specimen fruit light green and having 6 low ridges Clay, H.F. Kauai BISH 1955-07-16
6 Phyllanthus emblica Honolulu, Nuuanu area. 2616 Pali Hwy Preserved_Specimen A spreading tree 8 m tall. The lightly fissured old bark flakes off in patches to expose light-colored smooth bark. Mature fruit chartreuse. Lau, J. 1624 Oahu BISH 1985-11-16