Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica)
Scientific Name: Phyllanthus emblica — Indian gooseberry, Amla.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia.
Height: 8–18 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard wood used for small tools and rural applications.
Harvesting: Fruits are harvested when mature, usually during the fruiting season.
Age to Harvest: Seed-grown trees may take 5–7 years to fruit; grafted plants can produce earlier.
Products: Fresh amla, dried fruit, pickles, juices, powders, oils, and herbal preparations.
- History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Widely used in Ayurveda and traditional foods; valued for its vitamin C content.
Global Spread: Grown commercially across India and cultivated in other tropical and subtropical regions.
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