Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
413012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beille

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 640 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412344



Common Names

  • Breynia diversifolia
  • Diverse-Leaved Breynia
  • Diverse Breynia


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Description

Breynia diversifolia (also called 'Diversifolia' and 'Diversifolia Breynia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady areas and has small, white flowers. The leaves are ovate and have a serrated margin.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia diversifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breynia diversifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia diversifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Breynia diversifolia

Breynia diversifolia can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Breynia diversifolia FAQ

What are the common uses of Breynia diversifolia?

Breynia diversifolia is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

What are the growing conditions for Breynia diversifolia?

Breynia diversifolia prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the lifespan of Breynia diversifolia?

Breynia diversifolia can live up to 10 years.

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-24403: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.