Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sessilis
ID:
724833

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 7: 721 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724166



Common Names

  • Peliosanthes sessilis
  • Sessilis Peliosanthes
  • Sessilis


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Description

Peliosanthes sessilis (also called the Chinese yellow lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and India. It has yellow, star-shaped flowers with 6 petals and a single pistil. It grows in moist habitats, such as meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliosanthes sessilis has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes sessilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in gardens and borders and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Peliosanthes sessilis

Peliosanthes sessilis can be found in Yunnan, China.

Peliosanthes sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes sessilis?

Peliosanthes sessilis

What is the common name of Peliosanthes sessilis?

Sessile Peliosanthes

What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes sessilis?

Peliosanthes sessilis is found in open woodland and grassland in China and Vietnam

Species in the Peliosanthes genus

Peliosanthes macrophylla, Peliosanthes macrostegia, Peliosanthes violacea, Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides, Peliosanthes curnberlegii, Peliosanthes kaoi, Peliosanthes yunnanensis, Peliosanthes sinica, Peliosanthes griffithii, Peliosanthes teta, Peliosanthes dehongensis, Peliosanthes sessilis, Peliosanthes gracilipes, Peliosanthes subcoronata, Peliosanthes pachystachya, Peliosanthes divaricatanthera, Peliosanthes weberi, Peliosanthes caesia, Peliosanthes reflexa, Peliosanthes irinae, Peliosanthes argenteostriata, Peliosanthes nivea, Peliosanthes nutans, Peliosanthes retroflexa, Peliosanthes minutiflora, Peliosanthes brevicoronata, Peliosanthes cambodiana, Peliosanthes triandra, Peliosanthes micrantha, Peliosanthes densiflora, Peliosanthes hexagona, Peliosanthes aperta, Peliosanthes elegans, Peliosanthes kenhillii, Peliosanthes separata, Peliosanthes inaperta, Peliosanthes kenhilloides, Peliosanthes splendens,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285227: Based on the initial data import
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.