Breonia decaryana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Homolle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 84: 460 (1937 publ. 1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410058
Common Names
- Decary's Breonia
- Decary's Breon
- Decary's Breonie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Breonia decaryana (also called Decary's Breonia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading crown and is found in wet forests, swamps, and along streams. It has alternate, simple, ovate to elliptic leaves with entire margins and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Breonia decaryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Breonia decaryana are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Breonia decaryana is a shrub native to Madagascar. It is propagated from cuttings taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mixture. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mixture and kept moist.
Where to Find Breonia decaryana
Breonia decaryana is native to Madagascar.
Breonia decaryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Breonia decaryana?
Breonia decaryana
What is the habitat of Breonia decaryana?
Breonia decaryana is found in moist, shady forests.
What is the flowering season of Breonia decaryana?
Breonia decaryana flowers from April to June.
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-24362: Based on the initial data import
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.