Breynia racemosa
(Blume) Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthaceae
Breynia acuminata (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
Breynia reclinata (Roxb.) Hook.f.
Breynia rhamnoides hypoglauca (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
Melanthesa acuminata Müll.Arg.
Melanthesa racemosa Blume
Melanthesa reclinata (Roxb.) Müll.Arg.
Melanthesa rhamnoides hypoglauca Müll.Arg.
Melanthesopsis fruticosa Müll.Arg.
Melanthesopsis lucens Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus racemifer Steud.
Phyllanthus racemosus (Blume) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.
Phyllanthus reclinatus Roxb.
Phyllanthus rhamnoides Bojer ex Müll.Arg.
Common Name:
General Information
Breynia racemosa is a straggling to climbing shrub or a tree that can grow up to 9 metres tall[
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea.
Habitat
Scrub, forest edges and along paths near beach forest, at elevations from sea-level up to 2,500 metres[
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Found in the wild in sandy soils[
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The leaves are used extensively for poulticing[
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The sap of crushed leaves and roots is added to water and used as a mouthwash for children[
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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