Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
subsessilis
ID:
772499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 132 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771832



Common Names

  • Callichilia Subsessilis
  • Callichilia
  • Subsessilis


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Description

Callichilia subsessilis (also called Callichilia subsessilis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Callichilia subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callichilia subsessilis has small white flowers with yellow anthers that are borne in clusters on a single stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callichilia subsessilis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Callichilia subsessilis

Callichilia subsessilis can be found in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.

Callichilia subsessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callichilia subsessilis?

Callichilia subsessilis

What are the common names of Callichilia subsessilis?

Subsessile Callichilia

What is the natural habitat of Callichilia subsessilis?

It is native to West Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-31048: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.