Indian Gooseberry Tree आंवला वृक्ष

🌱 About the plant

The wild amla of the southern hills, smaller-fruited and tougher than the orchard kind.

Growing it

Very drought hardy; good on thin rocky soil.

What it is for

Wild amla for pickling; dry-forest restoration.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Rain-fed

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground

Mature size

6–10 m

First harvest

Fruit from year five

Very drought hardy; good on thin rocky soil.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Wild amla for pickling; dry-forest restoration.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India