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Tahitian Gooseberry Tree (Phyllanthus acidus)

Phyllanthus acidus, the Tahitian Gooseberry Tree, is a tropical tree with tart, edible fruits and attractive, fern-like foliage.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Optimal growth and fruiting occur in full sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently during dry periods and fruiting.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates.

Ideal range is 20-30°C; sensitive to frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

6-10 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound, Pinnate

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Averrhoa acida L.
Averrhoa frondosa Salisb.
Cicca acida (L.) Merr.
Cicca acidissima Blanco
Cicca disticha L.
Cicca nodiflora Lam.
Cicca racemosa Lour.
Diasperus acidissimus (Blanco) Kuntze
Phyllanthus acidissimus (Blanco) Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus cicca Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus longifolius Jacq.
Tricarium cochinchinense Lour.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyPhyllanthaceae
  • genusPhyllanthus
  • speciesPhyllanthus acidus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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