Extended distribution of Phyllanthus debilis (Phyllanthaceae) in North-East India from Assam

Phyllanthus debilis, basically a species of coastal regions in India, is reported here for the first time from Assam State of North-East India. Earlier it was known only from Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh and therefore it also forms an extended distribution in North-East region. The species is described and illustrated here for easy identification.