Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
micrasterias
ID:
1329106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Airy Shaw) Welzen & Pruesapan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Blumea 59(2): 92. 2014 [1 Sep 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341560



Common Names

  • Breynia micrasterias
  • Miniature Snowbush
  • Miniature Snowberry


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Description

Breynia micrasterias (also called 'Microaster Breynia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical forests and is an evergreen shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia micrasterias is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant due to its fast growth rate. It can also be used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia micrasterias has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia micrasterias is a tropical plant that prefers warm temperatures and humid conditions. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes 2-3 inches deep and 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Breynia micrasterias

Breynia micrasterias can be found in tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Breynia micrasterias FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia micrasterias?

Breynia micrasterias

What is the common name of Breynia micrasterias?

Micrasterias Breynia

What is the natural habitat of Breynia micrasterias?

Tropical rainforests

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

Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.
Kanchana Pruesapan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruesapan' in the authors string.