Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
413303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 460 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412635



Common Names

  • Breynia glauca
  • Snowbush
  • Snow-bush


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Description

Breynia glauca (also called Glaucous Breynia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a rosette of trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia glauca is used as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent in traditional medicine. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breynia glauca is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia glauca is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Breynia glauca

Breynia glauca is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Breynia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia glauca?

Breynia glauca

What is the common name of Breynia glauca?

Glauca

What is the family of Breynia glauca?

Phyllanthaceae

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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