Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
platycalyx
ID:
414491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 74 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413823



Common Names

  • Breynia platycalyx
  • Platycalyx Breynia
  • Breynia


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Description

Breynia platycalyx (also called Broad-leaved Breynia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to India, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia platycalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia platycalyx has small, white flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia platycalyx is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Breynia platycalyx

Breynia platycalyx is native to Southeast Asia.

Breynia platycalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia platycalyx?

Breynia platycalyx

What are the common names of Breynia platycalyx?

Broad-leaved pipewort, Broad-leaved pipewort rush

What is the natural habitat of Breynia platycalyx?

Breynia platycalyx is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, 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,

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