Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
413727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 442 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413059



Common Names

  • Breynia microphylla
  • Microphylla Breynia
  • Small-leaved Breynia


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Synonyms

  • Melanthesa microphylla Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]

Description

Breynia microphylla (also called Dwarf Snowbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia microphylla is used as a culinary herb, as a fodder crop, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia microphylla has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia microphylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Breynia microphylla

Breynia microphylla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and Africa.

Breynia microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia microphylla?

Breynia microphylla

What is the common name of Breynia microphylla?

Small-leaved Snowbush

What is the natural habitat of Breynia microphylla?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-24415: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.