Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 442 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414770
Common Names
- Breynia stipitata
- Stalked Snowbush
- Stalked Snowberry
Synonyms
- Breynia muelleriana Baill. [unknown]
Description
Breynia stipitata (also called 'Stalked Breynia' and 'Stalked Breynias', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady places and is characterized by its leathery, oval leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Breynia stipitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used to provide shade and shelter for other plants, as well as to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Breynia stipitata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Breynia stipitata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Breynia stipitata
Breynia stipitata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Breynia stipitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Breynia stipitata?
Breynia stipitata
What is the common name of Breynia stipitata?
Stipitate breynia
What is the natural habitat of Breynia stipitata?
It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands
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,