Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
asteranthos
ID:
1329081

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Airy Shaw) Welzen & Pruesapan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Blumea 59(2): 89. 2014 [1 Sep 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341535



Common Names

  • Breynia Asteranthos
  • Breynia
  • Asteranthos


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Description

Breynia asteranthos (also called Starry snowbush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and typically grows in open woodland areas. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height, with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia asteranthos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia asteranthos has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia asteranthos is a tropical plant native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Breynia asteranthos

Breynia asteranthos is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical rainforests and is a climbing shrub.

Breynia asteranthos FAQ

What is the common name of Breynia asteranthos?

Asteranthos breynia

What is the growth habit of Breynia asteranthos?

It is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall.

What is the natural habitat of Breynia asteranthos?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Breynia genus

Breynia baudouinii, Breynia cernua, Breynia collaris, Breynia coriacea, Breynia coronata, Breynia discigera, Breynia disticha, Breynia diversifolia, Breynia fleuryi, Breynia glauca, Breynia grandiflora, Breynia heyneana, Breynia indosinensis, Breynia massiei, Breynia microphylla, Breynia mollis, Breynia oblongifolia, Breynia platycalyx, Breynia podocarpa, Breynia pubescens, Breynia racemosa, Breynia retusa, Breynia rhynchocarpa, Breynia rostrata, Breynia septata, Breynia stipitata, Breynia subangustifolia, Breynia subindochinensis, Breynia subterblanca, Breynia tonkinensis, Breynia vestita, Breynia virgata, Breynia vitis-idaea, Breynia repens, Breynia obscura, Breynia calcarea, Breynia lithophila, Breynia carnosa, Breynia fruticosa, Breynia amoebiflora, Breynia asteranthos, Breynia granulosa, Breynia harmandii, Breynia heteroblasta, Breynia kerrii, Breynia orbicularis, Breynia pierrei, Breynia poilanei, Breynia shawii, Breynia similis,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.
Kanchana Pruesapan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruesapan' in the authors string.