Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 784 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413206
Common Names
- Breynia mollis
- Mint Bush
- Snowbush
Description
Breynia mollis (also called Soft Snowbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Breynia mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Breynia mollis are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Breynia mollis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Breynia mollis
Breynia mollis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Breynia mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Breynia mollis?
Breynia mollis
What is the common name of Breynia mollis?
Breynia mollis
What is the family of Breynia mollis?
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,