Plants in family phyllanthaceae
Phyllanthus fluitans
Phyllanthus fluitans is a free-floating aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin. It features sessile, cordate-orbicular leaves with air-trapping pockets, allowing it to float on water surfaces. This plant produces small white flowers and is known for its hydrophobic leaves, which vary in color from green to red depending on light conditions.
Breynia disticha 'Minima'
Breynia disticha 'Minima' is a small-leafed variety of snow bush with young white leaves that develop shades of pink in good sunlight. It is often used as a specimen plant or for adding accent and color to gardens, providing a delicate and colorful display.
Breynia disticha
Breynia disticha, commonly known as 'Snow Bush', is a striking plant with snowy white leaves that may exhibit pink shades when young. Native to New Caledonia and Vanuatu, it is used as a specimen plant or for adding color accents in gardens. The plant is pollinated by leafflower moths, and its fruit is presumed toxic, potentially causing liver injury. It has naturalized in various regions worldwide.