Phyllanthus amarus (Euphorbiaceae) is a widely distributed small erect, tropical annual herbal whose stem has green capsule and grows upto 10-60 cm tall. The plant is bitter, astringent, cooling, diuretic, stomachic, febrifuge and antiseptic.
Phyllanthus Amarus Care
Phyllanthus Amarus
What is the plant
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Lighting
Shade
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Moderate Water
Soil
Well drained Sandy loamy/black soil pH of 6.5 to 7.5 is preferred. It grows well as tropical and sub tropical rainfed crop. Sowing:Plough the land twice/thrice and level the top soil. About 1 kg of seeds is required for raising seedlings to plant in one ha.
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