Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
415686

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415018



Common Names

  • Virgin Breynia
  • Breynia Virgin
  • Breynia Virgata


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Synonyms

  • Melanthesa virgata Blume [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus sylvaticus Steud. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus turbinatus Noronha [unknown]

Description

Breynia virgata (also called Virgate Snowbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady forests, and can reach up to 1.5 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia virgata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Breynia virgata are small, white and star-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia virgata is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location in spring or summer. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-draining potting mix. Plant the rooted cuttings in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Breynia virgata

Breynia virgata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Breynia virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia virgata?

Breynia virgata

What is the common name of Breynia virgata?

Virgate Breynia

What is the natural habitat of Breynia virgata?

Tropical 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-24456: 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.