Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
louvelii
ID:
410984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Homolle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 84: 461 (1937 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410316

Common Names

  • Louvelii Breonia
  • Breonia louvelii
  • Breonia

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Description

Breonia louvelii (also called Louvel's breonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The plant grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Breonia louvelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breonia louvelii is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breonia louvelii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 m (5 ft). It is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Breonia louvelii

Breonia louvelii is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Breonia louvelii FAQ

What is the common name of Breonia louvelii?

Louvel's Breonia

What is the native range of Breonia louvelii?

Tropical Africa

What is the growth habit of Breonia louvelii?

A low-growing, perennial herb

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-24366: Based on the initial data import
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.