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Phyllanthus urinariaPhyllanthus urinaria leaves
Phyllanthus urinaria
Phyllanthus urinaria
Phyllanthus urinaria
Phyllanthus urinaria
Phyllanthus urinariaPhyllanthus urinariaPhyllanthus urinaria leavesOverview
Phyllanthus urinaria is a species of annual flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Asia and has an introduced presence in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. It has common names such as chamber bitter, gripeweed, shatterstone, stonebreaker, and leafflower.
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cantoniensis Hornemann; P. cantoniensis Schweigger (1812), không Hornemann (1807); P. chamaepeuce Ridley; P.
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lepidocarpus Siebold & Zuccarini; P. leprocarpus Wight; P. nozeranii Rossignol & Haicour.
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Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
The plant is propagated mainly by **seed**: sow fresh or pre-treated seed in loose, moist soil and keep it evenly damp; germination follows within a few weeks.
Seedling & growth
Seedlings establish, forming leaves and roots; growth rate depends on light and moisture.
Flowering
The plant blooms with **tiny reddish-green flowers, June–September**; pollination is by insects and wind.
Fruiting & harvest
After flowering the plant sets fruit and seed; **whole plant harvested in summer–autumn**.
Habitat & conservation
It is native to Asia and has an introduced presence in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide.
Conservation
Phyllanthus urinaria has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Phyllanthus urinaria — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Phyllanthus urinaria — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q1131974 — Wikidata,