Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
412476

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 439 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411808



Common Names

  • Breynia cernua
  • Cernua Snowbush
  • Cernua


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Synonyms

  • Melanthesa cernua (Poir.) Decne. [unknown]
  • Melanthesa cernua acutifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Melanthesa rubra Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus blumei Steud. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus cernuus Poir. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus ruber Noronha [unknown]
  • Breynia cernua acutifolia (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Breynia rubra (Blume) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Breynia rumpens J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Breynia cernua (also called Drooping Snowbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with three petals and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia cernua has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed per flower. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia cernua is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are actively growing.

Where to Find Breynia cernua

Breynia cernua can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Breynia cernua FAQ

What is the common name of Breynia cernua?

Drooping Snowbush

What is the scientific name of Drooping Snowbush?

Breynia cernua

What is the natural habitat of Breynia cernua?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24391: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.