Breynia retusa
Species of plant
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Breynia retusa is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus: | Breynia |
| Species: | B. retusa |
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Distribution
It grows naturally in Bangladesh,[3] China,[4] Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia (peninsular), Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam[5] and Réunion where it is considered as an invasive weed.[6]
The synonysation of Sauropus elegantissimus that is known to be endemic to Malaysia is disputed.[citation needed] Under this name, this plant is listed as critically endangered,[7] but it is unclear what effect an updated taxonomy would have on that rating.
The plant has been recorded to be a host plant for the moth Buzara onelia in Maharashtra, India.[8]
All parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine including for the treatment of dysentry, toothache and hastening suppuration.[9][10] The chemical and nutritional composition of fruits and leaves of the plant have been deemed suitable and promising as a food additive towards preventing diabetes in humans.[11]
