Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
415598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beille

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 636 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414930



Common Names

  • Breynia tonkinensis
  • Tonkin Snowbush
  • Tonkin Snowberry


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Description

Breynia tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Breynia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and moist forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Breynia tonkinensis are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia tonkinensis is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The seedlings will emerge in 4-6 weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in early spring and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Breynia tonkinensis

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

Breynia tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia tonkinensis?

Breynia tonkinensis

What is the common name of Breynia tonkinensis?

Tonkin Snowbush

What is the natural habitat of Breynia tonkinensis?

Moist, shady forests

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-24453: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.