Phyllanthaceae: Sauropus androgynus - Star Gooseberry - Katuk

Star Gooseberry or Katuk (Sauropus androgynus) flower in Pasar Rebo, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Order: Malpighiales Martius
Family: Phyllanthaceae Martinov
Subfamily: Phyllanthoideae (Augier ex Martinov) Kostel.
Genus: Sauropus Blume - sauropus
Species: Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr.

Common Names in English: Chekkurmanis, Sauropus, Star-Gooseberry, Star Gooseberry, Sweetleaf Bush, Sweet Leaf, Katuk

Common Name in Indonesia: Katuk

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Star Gooseberry or Katuk (Sauropus androgynus) fruit in Jonggol, West Java, Indonesia.

All photos were taken using a Camera phone Sony Ericsson K800i.

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References:

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauropus_androgynus
• www.biolib.cz/en/taxonposition/id208940/
• zipcodezoo.com/Plants/S/Sauropus_androgynus/

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