Breynia — 7 species

Botanical species in the genus Breynia recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Breynia cernua
Medicinal

Breynia cernua

Breynia cernua

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Cultivation

A very variable species.

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Medicinal

Breynia discigera

Breynia discigera

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Cultivation

Found in the wild in sandy and alluvial soils.

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Breynia disticha

Breynia disticha

Breynia disticha

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Cultivation

Grows best in partial shade, though full sun brings out the colours of the variegated forms. Prefers a moist, fertile soil. The plant can sucker profusely.

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Breynia fruticosa
EdibleMedicinal

Breynia fruticosa

Breynia fruticosa

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Cultivation

Not known

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Breynia officinalis
Medicinal

Breynia officinalis

Breynia officinalis

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Cultivation

Cultivation details not available.

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Medicinal

Breynia racemosa

Breynia racemosa

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Cultivation

Found in the wild in sandy soils.

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Breynia vitis-idaea
Medicinal

Breynia vitis-idaea

Breynia vitis-idaea

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Cultivation

Cultivation details not available.

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