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Snowbush

Breynia disticha

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Breynia disticha (Snowbush)

Names in Other Languages

German Schneebusch

Portuguese arbusto-de-neve

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snowbush?

The scientific name of Snowbush is Breynia disticha. It belongs to the genus Breynia.

Where does Snowbush live?

Snowbush is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Chad, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea, India.

What family does Snowbush belong to?

Snowbush (Breynia disticha) belongs to the genus Breynia, which is part of the taxonomic family Phyllanthaceae.

What kingdom does Snowbush belong to?

Snowbush (Breynia disticha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Snowbush?

The closest relatives of Snowbush in the genus Breynia include Star gooseberry.