Breynia oblongifolia
Breynia oblongifolia, commonly known as the Snowbush, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its striking variegated foliage, it is frequently used in ornamental landscaping. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance, with various cultures utilizing its properties for traditional medicinal purposes.
- Scientific name: Breynia oblongifolia
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is identified as a member of the genus Breynia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Breynia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Breynia oblongifolia, is referred to by the common name Dempollelet in the Javanese language (jv).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| jv | Dempollelet | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct regions across the Indo-Pacific. Within the Malesia zone, its presence is noted throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands. The species also extends into Papuasia, where it can be found in New Guinea. In Australia, its distribution covers significant portions of the northern and eastern territories. Specifically, it inhabits the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Breynia oblongifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Breynia oblongifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Breynia oblongifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, wounds.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |