Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1049915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 237 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049253



Common Names

  • Breynia Fruticosa
  • Fruticosa Breynia
  • Breynia Snowbush


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Description

Breynia fruticosa (also called Bushy Breynia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has a woody stem and small, green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia fruticosa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia fruticosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Breynia fruticosa

Breynia fruticosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and 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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-24406: Originally associated with wfo-0000412593
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-24406: Originally associated with wfo-0000412593
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:340076-1: Based on the initial data import