Breonia cuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Havil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 33: 37 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409981
Common Names
- Cuspidata Breonia
- Breonia cuspidata
- Cuspidata Pipewort
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- Nauclea cuspidata Baker [valid]
- Bancalus cuspidatus Kuntze [valid]
Description
Breonia cuspidata (also called Cuspid Breonia, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Breonia cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Breonia cuspidata has white to pale yellow flowers with yellow throats and its seeds are small, black, and flattened. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Breonia cuspidata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or fall.
Where to Find Breonia cuspidata
Breonia cuspidata is native to tropical Africa.
Breonia cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Breonia cuspidata?
Breonia cuspidata
What is the family of Breonia cuspidata?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Breonia cuspidata?
Cuspidate Breonia
Species in the Breonia genus
Breonia capuronii, Breonia fragifera, Breonia lowryi, Breonia richardsonii, Breonia sambiranensis, Breonia taolagnaroensis, Breonia tayloriana, Breonia tsaratananensis, Breonia boivinii, Breonia chinensis, Breonia cuspidata, Breonia decaryana, Breonia havilandiana, Breonia louvelii, Breonia macrocarpa, Breonia madagascariensis, Breonia membranacea, Breonia perrieri, Breonia sphaerantha, Breonia stipulata,
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-24361: Based on the initial data import
George Darby Haviland (1857-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Havil.' in the authors string.