Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
413976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 440 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413308



Common Names

  • Breynia oblongifolia
  • Oblong Leaf Breynia
  • Oblong Leaf Snowbush


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Synonyms

  • Melanthesa rhamnoides Decne. [illegitimate]
  • Melanthesa rhamnoides oblongifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Breynia oblongifolia (also called Snowbush, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, savannas, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Breynia oblongifolia var. oblongifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breynia oblongifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, white and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia oblongifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Breynia oblongifolia

Breynia oblongifolia is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Breynia oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia oblongifolia?

Breynia oblongifolia

What type of plant is Breynia oblongifolia?

Breynia oblongifolia is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Breynia oblongifolia?

Breynia oblongifolia is native to tropical Africa

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