Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sesamoides
ID:
81696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 217 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081025



Common Names

  • Sesame Edmondia
  • Edmondia
  • Sesame Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Helipterum sesamoides DC. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum sesamoides L. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum heterophyllum Steud. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum heterophyllum Lam. [unknown]
  • Aphelexis filiformis D.Don [unknown]
  • Argyrocome sesamodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Edmondia splendens Cass. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum filiforme Less. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum sesamoides willdenowii Harv. [unknown]
  • Edmondia bracteata Cass. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum sesamoides Willd. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum sesamoides sesamoides [unknown]
  • Helichrysum sesamoides heterophyllum Harv. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sesamodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helichrysum sesamoides filiforme (D.Don) Harv. [unknown]
  • Helipterum heterophyllum DC. [unknown]
  • Helipterum filiforme DC. [unknown]
  • Aphelexis sesamoides (L.) D.Don [unknown]
  • Aphelexis heterophylla G.Don [unknown]
  • Aphelexis sesamoides D.Don [unknown]

Description

Edmondia sesamoides (also called sesame edmondia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Edmondia sesamoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Edmondia sesamoides has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, wiry stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Edmondia sesamoides is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Edmondia sesamoides

Edmondia sesamoides is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands.

Edmondia sesamoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Edmondia sesamoides?

Edmondia sesamoides

What is the common name of Edmondia sesamoides?

Sesame Edmondia

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Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37585: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.