What is Breynia?
Member of the Phylanthaceae family, Breynia is a genus that contains 35 different types of plants, mostly shrubs. Some species have medical applications. This genus is also known as Foersteria, Melanthes, Mellanthesa and Mellanthesopsis. These plants come from warm areas from India to Australia and are grown in floral gardens around the world.
Breynia distica or Hawaiian Snow Bush, is a popular plant grown in tropical gardens or in colder climates. Inspiration for its common name comes from white and pink leaves, which makes this plant appear to be snow -covered. It requires a high amount of heat and moisture as well as a full sun for the best results. The leaves begin to fall quickly if the soil has the plant completely dry. The snow shrub is a middle -size shrub that can be used to create hedges in tropical areas where the plant can be safely grown outdoors.
Native in Australia, Breynia Oblongifolia or coffee shrub is anothershrub in this family of plants. In summer, small green flowers grow, which later form orange or pink berries, which will turn black when matured. In its native environment, this shrub is a fertile grower and can be quickly restored as soon as it is removed from the area. The coffee shrub provides shelter and food source for many small animals.
Breynia fruticosa or wax leaf plant, is a shrub with dark green leaves and small yellow and orange flowers. This shrub is originally from southern China and Indonesia. It grows in low -laid areas and at the edges of forests. Roots and leaves are used to treat sore throat, eczema and stomach.
Breynia officinalis is a Chinese plant used in a herbal drug called Chi R Yun. It is combined with another drug to treat bruise, heart failure, venereal disease, connection and growth delay. Overdose can cause poisoning Breyniand officinalis . Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, chills and vomiting. The toxicity of the liver can occur within one day after taking the Breynia plant and may take up to four weeks.
miniature Breynia distica nana or dwarf snow shrub can be grown as a flower pot. The leaves are a varied green and white color that provides color and brightness for the inner display. Although it is a small plant, this Breynia is high enough to add height to container gardens that have many short plants.