Phyllanthus emblica

Also known as amla, emblic myrobalan, Indian gooseberry, emblic

species of plant

AI overview

Phyllanthus emblica is a tropical fruit tree native to India that produces small, round fruits commonly known as Indian gooseberries or amla. The fruit has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is valued for its high vitamin C content and potential health benefits.

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In the Vinony graph

Within Vinony's link graph, Phyllanthus emblica is referenced by 229 other articles, and connects out to The Buddha, plant and Sanskrit.

Vinony files it under Berries, Botanical taxa named by Carl Linnaeus and Commons link from Wikidata.

Its subject is documented across 65 Wikipedia language editions.

Species

Least Concern

Phyllanthus emblica

SPECIES

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyPhyllanthaceae

Native toAssam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is.

Observations recorded19,141

The basic chromosomal number of Phyllanthus emblica is X = 26 (Gill et al., 1981).

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 625
With media: 583
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Collections: CAS, ANSP, US, RSA, CDA, POM
Recorded in: China, Thailand, Nepal, India, United States, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Philippines

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Research

764 papers

Traditional uses, bioactive composition, pharmacology, and toxicology of Phyllanthus emblica fruits: A comprehensive review.ReviewJournal of ethnopharmacology · 2022Saini R, Sharma N, Oladeji OS et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114570
Phyllanthus emblica: a comprehensive review of its phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties.ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology · 2023Prananda AT, Dalimunthe A, Harahap U et al.DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1288618
Phyllanthus emblica fruits: a polyphenol-rich fruit with potential benefits for oral management.Food & function · 2023Li G, Yu Q, Li M et al.DOI: 10.1039/d3fo01671d
The Phyllanthus emblica Fruits: A Review on Phytochemistry Traditional Uses, Bioactive Composition and Pharmacological Activities.ReviewCurrent topics in medicinal chemistry · 2024Pathak S, Pratap A, Sharma R et al.DOI: 10.2174/0115680266321320240708060327
Phyllanthus emblica Linn: A comprehensive review of botany, traditional uses, phytonutrients, health benefits, quality markers, and applications.ReviewFood chemistry · 2024Ma QG, Wang L, Liu RH et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138891
Zingiber officinale, Phyllanthus emblica, Cinnamomum verum, and Curcuma longa to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: An Integrative Review.ReviewCurrent diabetes reviews · 2023Wijewardhana U, Jayasinghe M, Wijesekara I et al.DOI: 10.2174/1573399819666221124104401
Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Prevention by Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica).ReviewNutrition and cancer · 2022Kumar G, Madka V, Pathuri G et al.DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2021.2008988
Anticancer Properties of Phyllanthus emblica (Indian Gooseberry).ReviewOxidative medicine and cellular longevity · 2015Zhao T, Sun Q, Marques M et al.DOI: 10.1155/2015/950890

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Wikidata facts

Image: Indian Gooseberry.jpg

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taxon name: Phyllanthus emblica
Commons category: Phyllanthus emblica
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=28119
Commons gallery: Phyllanthus emblica
taxon common name: 油柑子
short name: P. emblica
taxon author citation: L.
external data available at URL: www.gbif.org/dataset/93725bf2-6ada-47f9-bd5e-0e679e3d245e

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Encyclopedic overview

Phyllanthus emblica, commonly known as emblic, Indian gooseberry, or amla, is a deciduous tree of the family Phyllanthaceae. Its native range is tropical and southern Asia.

Description

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Phyllanthus emblica” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.