Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
septata
ID:
415421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beille

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 641 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414753



Common Names

  • Breynia septata
  • Snowbush
  • Snowberry


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Description

Breynia septata (also called Seven-veined Breynia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China, and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia septata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia septata has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia septata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers, or in the ground. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Breynia septata

Breynia septata is native to India and can be found in gardens, parks, and other cultivated areas.

Breynia septata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia septata?

Breynia septata

What is the common name of Breynia septata?

Septate Breynia

What is the family of Breynia septata?

Euphorbiaceae

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-24447: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.