Phyllanthus acidus

Phyllanthus acidus - Star gooseberry


Description and Uses

Phyllanthus acidus (Star gooseberry) is a tropical tree from Amazone . It is mainly grown for its fruit crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; timber, fuel, poison herbicide, tannin, ornamental, fruit, The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 590 - 610 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 4900 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 40 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Phyllanthus acidus has a lifespan of 60 years.


Environmental limitations

The tree is 10 meters tall with a crown of 6 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 800 cm and a row distance of 800 cm. It is fast growing and intolerant to shade. Phyllanthus acidus has a deep root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by bees. Phyllanthus acidus is {missing data} and allelopathic and has no thorns.

Phyllanthus acidus thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1000 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 6°C; optimally between 21 - 32°C. The optimal rainfall is 2800 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 700 - 4200mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 9.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire a bit tolerant.


Pests and Diseases

Phyllanthus acidus is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .


Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 150 months. There are approximative 2950 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}

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Jerusalem, Israel - 2019-12-14
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Rijs, Netherlands - 2019-12-10
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Holon, Israel - 2019-12-22
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Roodeplaat, South Africa - 2019-12-11
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Jerusalem, Israel - 2019-12-14
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Holon, Israel - 2019-12-12
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- Botanical Taxonomy -

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Species
Common name
Rosids
Malpighiales
Phyllanthaceae
Phyllanthoideae
Phyllanthus acidus
Star gooseberry
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Parameter Rating
Fruit

Nut

Apiculture

Fodder

Medicinal

Oil

Timber

Grow-speed

Firewood

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