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Diasperus niruri, Niruris annua, Nymphanthus niruri
Chamberbitter, gripeweed, Iraq al nada, leafflower, shatterstone, stonebreaker
Phyllanthus niruri is a widespread tropical plant commonly found in coastal areas, best known by the common names stonebreaker or seed-under-leaf. It is a relative of the spurges, belonging to the Phyllanthus genus of Family Phyllanthaceae.
Phyllanthus niruri, also known as "stonebreaker," is a small annual herb native to tropical regions. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in shaded areas and along roadsides. Studies have identified its presence in the country, highlighting its potential medicinal properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. However, more research is needed to fully understand its distribution and uses in Qatar.
Chamberbitter plant (stonebreaker, Phyllanthus niruri) near Dunes Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014
Al Wehda St, Doha, Qatar
Chamberbitter weeds (stonebreaker, Phyllanthus niruri) near Dunes Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014Adagio Premium ApartHotel, شارع فشت النوف, عنيزة, Onaiza (63), الدوحة, 5823, قطر
Chamberbitter plant (stonebreaker, Phyllanthus niruri) with flowers found near Ezdan Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 29, 2014
Chamberbitter weeds (stonebreaker, Phyllanthus niruri) on sidewalk of Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015Al Shatt Street, Doha, Qatar
Chamberbitter weed (stonebreaker, Phyllanthus niruri) in a small vegetable garden on Ammouriya Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 21, 2015Al Sham St, Doha, Qatar
Chamberbitter weeds (stonebreaker, Phyllanthus niruri) growing from a crevice on sidewalk of Meshrif Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 16, 2016Meshrif St, Doha, Qatar
Seedlings of chamberbitter plant (stonebreaker, Phyllanthus niruri) on the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar
Chamberbitter weeds (stonebreaker, Phyllanthus niruri) on the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, QatarPhyllanthus niruri was observed growing near the Dunes Hotel in West Bay, Doha, with individual plants and weeds found on April 22, 2014. The plant was also spotted with flowers near Ezdan Hotel in West Bay on August 29, 2014. In the Onaiza area, chamberbitter weeds were seen on sidewalks, including Al Shatt Street on April 30, 2015, and Meshrif Street on February 16, 2016. The plant was even found growing in a small vegetable garden on Ammouriya Street on June 21, 2015. Additionally, seedlings were observed on the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street on April 13, 2016, and mature weeds were also present in the same area. These observations suggest that Phyllanthus niruri is able to thrive in various environments in Qatar. The plant's ability to grow in crevices and sidewalk cracks was also noted.
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