Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
1319721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alain) Ventosa & V.A.Funk

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 98: 93 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332175



Common Names

  • Anastraphia sessilis
  • Sessile Anastraphia
  • Sessile


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Description

Anastraphia sessilis (also called Sessile Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Colombia, and is found in moist forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anastraphia sessilis is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia sessilis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anastraphia sessilis

Anastraphia sessilis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Anastraphia sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia sessilis?

Anastraphia sessilis

What is the common name of Anastraphia sessilis?

Sessile Anastraphia

Where is Anastraphia sessilis native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Anastraphia genus

Anastraphia gomezii, Anastraphia obtusifolia, Anastraphia pauciflosculosa, Anastraphia attenuata, Anastraphia northropiana, Anastraphia buchii, Anastraphia ekmanii, Anastraphia mantuensis, Anastraphia enneantha, Anastraphia maisiana, Anastraphia shaferi, Anastraphia microcephala, Anastraphia cubensis, Anastraphia ilicifolia, Anastraphia oligantha, Anastraphia crassifolia, Anastraphia cristalensis, Anastraphia geigeliae, Anastraphia crebribracteata, Anastraphia herrerae, Anastraphia oviedoae, Anastraphia parvifolia, Anastraphia recurva, Anastraphia northropiana, Anastraphia montana, Anastraphia elliptica, Anastraphia tortuensis, Anastraphia obovata, Anastraphia cowellii, Anastraphia intertexta, Anastraphia calcicola, Anastraphia picardae, Anastraphia recurva, Anastraphia wilsonii, Anastraphia sessilis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.
Iralys Ventosa Rodríguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ventosa' in the authors string.