Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
410439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Capuron

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 472 (1973 publ. 1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409771

Common Names

  • Chinese Breonia
  • Breonia Chinensis
  • Chinese Three-Stem

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Synonyms

  • Anthocephalus chinensis Hassk. [illegitimate]
  • Anthocephalus indicus A.Rich. [illegitimate]
  • Nauclea citrifolia Poir. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus richardianus Baill. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus richardii Drake [valid]
  • Breonia citrifolia (Poir.) Ridsdale [valid]
  • Breonia coriacea Havil. [valid]
  • Breonia mauritiana Havil. [valid]
  • Breonia richardiana Havil. [valid]
  • Cephalanthus chinensis Lam. [valid]
  • Cephalidium citrifolium (Poir.) A.Rich. [valid]
  • Cephalina richardii (Drake) Palacky [unknown]

Description

Breonia chinensis (also called Chinese Breonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to China. It grows in wet, grassy areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Breonia chinensis is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used in the production of cosmetics and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breonia chinensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breonia chinensis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Breonia chinensis

Breonia chinensis is native to China.

Breonia chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breonia chinensis?

Breonia chinensis

What is the natural habitat of Breonia chinensis?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Breonia chinensis?

Spring to summer

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24358: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.