Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sessile
ID:
385928

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 494 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385260



Common Names

  • Sessile Odontonema
  • Sessile Firespike
  • Sessile Firespike Bush


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Description

Odontonema sessile (also called sessile odontonema, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Odontonema sessile is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive, dark green foliage and produces small, purple flowers in the summer. It is also used as a border plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontonema sessile has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontonema sessile is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Odontonema sessile

Odontonema sessile is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Odontonema sessile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontonema sessile?

Odontonema sessile

What type of plant is Odontonema sessile?

A shrub

Where is Odontonema sessile found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:172480-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.