Breynia massiei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
massiei
ID:
413667
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beille
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 640 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412999
Common Names
- Massiei Breynia
- Massiei Snowbush
- Massiei Snowberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Breynia massiei (also called 'Massie's 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 massiei is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Breynia massiei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Breynia massiei is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from the clumps of the plant and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Breynia massiei
Breynia massiei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and South America.
Breynia massiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Breynia massiei?
Breynia massiei
What is the common name of Breynia massiei?
Breynia
What is the natural habitat of Breynia massiei?
It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs.
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-24413: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.