Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
indosinensis
ID:
413577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beille

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 634 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412909



Common Names

  • Indonesian Snowbush
  • Indosin Snowbush
  • Indosin Breynia


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Description

Breynia indosinensis (also called 'Indonesian Snowbush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is often found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia indosinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties in treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breynia indosinensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia indosinensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Breynia indosinensis

Breynia indosinensis is found in Indonesia.

Breynia indosinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia indosinensis?

Breynia indosinensis

What is the common name of Breynia indosinensis?

Indonesian Snowbush

What is the family of Breynia indosinensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24411: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.