TY - JOUR AU - Vinithra2 and S. Sekar1*, D. Kandavel1, S. K. Rani2 and M. G. PY - 2011/03/01 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Systematic Studies in Herbaceous Phyllanthus Spp. (Region: Tiruchirappalli District in India) and a Simple Key to Authenticate 'Bhumyamalaki' Complex Members JF - Journal of Phytology JA - jp VL - 3 IS - 2 SE - Plant Systematics DO - UR - https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/jp/article/view/2239 SP - AB - <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 31.25pt 0pt 32.2pt; text-indent: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ";Book Antiqua";,";serif";;">The taxonomic status of Phyllanthaceae and current systematic position is highlighted. In India, 12 herbaceous species of <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Phyllanthus</em> have been identified and among them herbs referred to as ‘Bhumyamalaki' complex has been extensively used as traditional medicine for various ailments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The medicinally important herb in this group is <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">P. amarus</em> Schum. & Thonn. and is often adulterated with its allied species and hence a simple key to differentiate them is evolved as confusion exists in identification of these herbaceous species due to their similarity and close proximity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">P. niruri</em> L. is a native of New World and endemic to America and does not occur in India, although there are many publications in India claiming work on <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">P. niruri</em> L. Those reports are actually pertaining to investigations in ‘niruri complex’ but not on <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">P. niruri</em> L. Herbaceous <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Phyllanthus </em>species found in Tiruchirappalli district has been recorded and their morphological and anatomical parameters were assessed and a simple key developed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>SCAR Analysis for validating the identity of <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">P. amarus</em> is presented for authentication at molecular level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">P. debilis</em>, a coastal zone species is first reported from an inland area.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ";Book Antiqua";,";serif";;">Key words: </span></strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ";Book Antiqua";,";serif";;">Phyllanthus amarus</span></em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ";Book Antiqua";,";serif";;">, <em>Phyllanthus debilis</em>, <em>Phyllanthus maderaspatensis</em>, <em>Phyllanthus virgatus</em>, <em>Phyllanthus fraternus</em>, <em>Phyllanthus urinaria</em>, Phyllanthaceae, Morphology, Taxonomic key, Herbal Authentication </span></p><h1 style="text-justify: inter-ideograph; margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: 110%; font-family: ";Book Antiqua";,";serif";; letter-spacing: -0.3pt; font-variant: normal! important; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-no-proof: no; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG;" lang="EN-SG">Dhandayuthapani Kandavel et al. Systematic Studies in Herbaceous <em>Phyllanthus</em> Spp. (Region: Tiruchirappalli District in India) and a Simple Key to Authenticate 'Bhumyamalaki' Complex Members. J Phytol 3/2 (2011) 37-48.</span></h1> ER -