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Breynia disticha
Breynia disticha
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Dr. Maulik Gadani
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Botanical Name :
Breynia disticha
J. R. Forst & G. Forst
Synonyms :
Breynia axillaris
Spreng.,
Phyllanthus nivosus
W. Bull.
Common Name :
Snowbush
Plant Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Plant Form :
Shrub
Occurrence (Sectors) :
18, 28
Occurrence (Special Areas) :
Indroda Park, Van Chetana Kendra
About Breynia disticha Plant :
Habit :
Rounded shrub with attractive foliage.
Leaves :
Alternate, simple, entire, ovate- obovate, evergreen, variegated with white, green and red coloration.
Inflorescence :
Axillary clusters on long peduncles.
Flowers :
Green, petal-less flowers; mostly inconspicuous due to the striking foliage.
Fruit :
Round, fleshy, inconspicuous and not showy.