Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
414658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 441 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413990



Common Names

  • Breynia racemosa
  • Breynia Racemosa
  • Breynia Racemosa Plant


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Synonyms

  • Melanthesa acuminata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Melanthesa racemosa Blume [unknown]
  • Melanthesa reclinata (Roxb.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Melanthesa rhamnoides hypoglauca Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Melanthesopsis fruticosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Melanthesopsis lucens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus racemifer Steud. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus reclinatus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus rhamnoides Bojer ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Breynia acuminata (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Breynia racemosa aromatica Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Breynia racemosa concolor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Breynia reclinata (Roxb.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Breynia rhamnoides hypoglauca (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Breynia racemosa (also called Red-Stemmed Snowbush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It has glossy, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It grows in moist, shady places such as wet meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia racemosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia racemosa has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia racemosa can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps. It can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Breynia racemosa

Breynia racemosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Breynia racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia racemosa?

Breynia racemosa

What type of plant is Breynia racemosa?

Tropical shrub

What is the natural habitat of Breynia racemosa?

Rainforest

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-24432: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.