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[[File:Phyllanthus-urinaria.jpg|thumb|right|''Bhumyamalaki'', ''ujjhata'', ''Phyllanthus-urinaria'']]
'''Phyllanthus-urinaria''' is a small annual herb growing up to 2 ft tall. Leaves are alternately arranged along the erect. flowers are greenish white, minute and appear at axiles of the leaves, as well as the seed capsules. Numerous small green-red fruits, round and smooth, are found along the underside of the stems.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Kidney stones}}, {{Uses|Urinary tract infection}}, {{Uses|Bladder inflammation}}, {{Uses|Liver problems}}, {{Uses|Hepatitis B}}, {{Uses|Urinaria}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Lignans Phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, Flavonoids Astragalin, rutin, quercetin, Triterpenes Lupeol, sitosterol, Alkaloids, Tannin.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=kempu Kempu kirunelli|ml=chirukizhukanelliChirukizhukanelli|sa=Bhumi amalaki|ta=civappu Civappu kilanelli|te=erra Erra usirika|hi=Thajarmani|en=Chamber bitter}}.
==Properties==
==Habit==
{{Habit|small Small erect herb}}
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|simpleSimple|oblongOblong-obovate|Leaves are alternately arranged along the erect, red stem, resembling those of the mimosa tree, disposed in two ranges. However, the leaves are not compound, but simple. The leaves are oblong or oblong-obovate, 7-18 mm long, 3-7 mm wide, rounded with a sharp point}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|unisexualUnisexual|2.5 cm long|greenish Greenish white||Flowers are greenish white, minute and appear at axiles of the leaves, as well as the seed capsules}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|smallSmall|||Numerous small green-red fruits, round and smooth, are found along the underside of the stems.|12-20 seeds}}
===Other features===
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|semiSemi-temperate to tropical conditions}}, {{Commonly seen|high High rainfall}}.
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