Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vitis-idaea
ID:
415704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) C.E.C.Fisch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 65 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415036

Common Names

  • Vitis-Idaea Breynia
  • Breynia Vitis-Idaea
  • Breynia Vitis-Idaea

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Synonyms

  • Melanthesa ovalifolia Kostel. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus calycinus Wall. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus rhamnoides Retz. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus sepiarius Roxb. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus tinctorius Vahl ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus tristis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus vitis-idea (Burm.f.) J.Koenig ex Roxb. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus vitis-idaea Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Breynia accrescens Hayata [unknown]
  • Breynia formosana (Hayata) Hayata [unknown]
  • Breynia keithii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Breynia microcalyx Ridl. [unknown]
  • Breynia officinalis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Breynia officinalis accrescens (Hayata) M.J.Deng & J.C.Wang [unknown]
  • Breynia rhamnoides Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Breynia stipitata formosana Hayata [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus rhamnoides Willd. [unknown]

Description

Breynia vitis-idaea (also called Snowbush, Snowberry, and Snowflake, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the world, such as India, the Philippines, and New Guinea. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and has oval-shaped leaves with white-colored undersides. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are small, white, and berry-like.

Uses & Benefits

Breynia vitis-idaea 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 flower of Breynia vitis-idaea is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breynia vitis-idaea 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 vitis-idaea

Breynia vitis-idaea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Breynia vitis-idaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breynia vitis-idaea?

Breynia vitis-idaea

What is the common name of Breynia vitis-idaea?

Snowbush

What is the natural habitat of Breynia vitis-idaea?

Tropical rainforests

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-24457: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.