stone breaker tea
Namestone breaker tea
Species NamePhyllanthus niruri
Common NameStone Breaker, Chanca Piedra, Gale of the Wind
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural environment
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typecompound pinnate
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesMedicinal herb, traditionally used for kidney stone treatment and liver health.
Description
This image depicts *Phyllanthus niruri*, commonly known as Stone Breaker or Chanca Piedra, a small herbaceous plant widely recognized for its traditional medicinal uses. It is not a bonsai specimen, but rather a common weed or cultivated herb often found in tropical and subtropical regions.
