Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
havilandiana
ID:
410805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Homolle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 84: 460 (1937 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410137

Common Names

  • Havilandiana Breonia
  • Havilandiana Breonia Vine
  • Breonia Havilandiana

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Description

Breonia havilandiana (also called Haviland's Breonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist forests, along riverbanks and in other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Breonia havilandiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breonia havilandiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breonia havilandiana is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Breonia havilandiana

Breonia havilandiana is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

Breonia havilandiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breonia havilandiana?

Breonia havilandiana

What is the common name of Breonia havilandiana?

Haviland Breonia

What are the characteristics of Breonia havilandiana?

Breonia havilandiana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers.

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-24363: Based on the initial data import
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.