English Common Name: Country Gooseberry, Damsel, Malay Gooseberry, Otaheite Gooseberry, Plum, Star Gooseberry Chinese Name / 中文名: 西印度醋栗 (Xi yìndù cù lì) Other Local Name: Cermai (Malay), Chermai (Malay) Family Name: Phyllanthaceae (Leaf Flower Family) Scientific Name: Phyllanthus acidus Synonym: Averrhoa acida, Cicca acida, Cicca acidissima, Cicca disticha, Cicca nodiflora, Cicca racemosa, Diasperus acidissimus, Phyllanthus acidissimus, Phyllanthus cicca, Phyllanthus cochinchinensis, Phyllanthus distichus, Phyllanthus longifolius, Tricarium cochinchinense Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Malpighiales > Phyllanthaceae (Leaf Flower Family) > Phyllanthus Origin: Brazil, Colombia Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A small, glabrous tree up to 10 meters tall with greenish yellow to creamy-white, firm and sour fruits. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() ![]() |