Phyllanthus polyphyllus (PROSEA)
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Introduction |
Phyllanthus polyphyllus Willd.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
Vernacular names
- Thailand: sieo yai (Udon Thani).
Distribution
Southern India, Sri Lanka, north-eastern Thailand.
Uses
The bark is used for tanning in India.
Observations
A deciduous shrub or small tree up to 12 m, but usually much less, up to 6 m. The twig bark contains 11-16% tannin. Plants from Thailand are regarded as a distinct variety, var. siamensis Airy Shaw. This species is found in the lowlands of Thailand up to 200 m, but in India ascending to 900 m altitude.
Selected sources
1, 2, 12, 24, 32, 45, 46.