Similar to Phyllanthus maderaspatensis in overall habit, but with the leaves (in Pakistan) linear-lanceolate; in floral details, however, more closely approximating to Phyllanthus parvifolius, but with slightly longer fruiting pedicels (up to 7 mm) and greenish minutely granulate fruits, and with symmetrically segmentiform seeds covered with minute hemispherical tubercles.

Fl. & Fr. Period: October.

Holotype: Friendly Islands, Pacific Ocean, Capt. Cook (Forster p. & f.) (BM).

Distribution: From Pakistan, Kashmir & India to Indo-China and S. China, and throughout Malesia to Polynesia. On grassy banks in pine-forest; 2200'/670 m. - 2500'/ 760 m.