Synonyms: 

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Native: Indian subcontinent.

Common Names

English – Sweetleaf bush

Malayalam – വേലി ചീര

Description:

Breynia androgyna, also known as the coffee bush, is a plant with small, glossy leaves and red berries, native to Southeast Asia and commonly found in tropical forests.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical regions. It thrives in various environments such as lowland forests, secondary forests, disturbed areas, and along streams or riverbanks.

Distribution:  Throughout Southeast Asia.

Uses: Traditional medicine, also sometimes used as a vegetable in cooking.