Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
subangustifolia
ID:
415525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Euphorb. Vietnam : 50 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414857



Common Names

  • Breynia Subangustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Breynia
  • Narrow-leaved Fan Flower


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Description

Breynia subangustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Breynia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has white, yellow, or pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and is found in open forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia subangustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breynia subangustifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia subangustifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. It can also be propagated from seeds, but the seedlings take a long time to establish and may not survive in dry conditions.

Where to Find Breynia subangustifolia

Breynia subangustifolia is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Breynia subangustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia subangustifolia?

Breynia subangustifolia

What is the common name of Breynia subangustifolia?

Subangustifolia Breynia

What is the natural habitat of Breynia subangustifolia?

It is found in wet, marshy areas in East Asia

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-24450: Based on the initial data import
Nghia Thin Nguyen (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thin' in the authors string.