About Niruri
Niruri (Phyllanthus debilis) is a herb belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family (Spurge/Euphorbia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cyathium/raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule (regma) fruit. It is typically found in on hills to 1200m, in fallow lands and river beds. It occurs across Tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, New Guinea, Pacific Islands, The West Indies. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Phyllanthus debilis
- Genus
- Phyllanthus
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- On hills to 1200m, in fallow lands and river beds
- Distribution
- Tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, New Guinea, Pacific Islands, The West Indies
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Niruri belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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