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General Information

Phyllanthus gomphocarpus is an erect shrub growing up to 3 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for locl use as a food and medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Andaman and Nicobar Is., Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java)

Habitat

Shady primary forest in hilly areas; at elevations up to 800 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	2.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. An acid flavour[].

Medicinal

The crushed young leaves are used to heal wounds[].

A decoction from the boiled roots of this plant was traditionally claimed to enhance human health among local traditional practitioners and the Orang Asli community in Malaysia[].

The roots and the leaves have been shown to contain flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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