Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
discigera
ID:
412736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 440 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412068



Common Names

  • Breynia discigera
  • Climbing Snowbush
  • Climbing Snowberry


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Synonyms

  • Melanthesa racemosa pubescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Melanthesa rhamnoides pubescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Breynia rhamnoides pubescens (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Breynia discigera (also called Discigera Snowbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia discigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breynia discigera is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia discigera is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Breynia discigera

Breynia discigera can be found in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Breynia discigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia discigera?

Breynia discigera

What is the common name of Breynia discigera?

Discigera Breynia

What is the natural habitat of Breynia discigera?

Forests and woodlands

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,

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