Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
subsessilis
ID:
1042828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 122(2): 149 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042166



Common Names

  • Khasianthus
  • Subsessilis
  • Khasianthus


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Description

Khasianthus subsessilis (also called 'Subsessile Khasianthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist woods and thickets. It is a deciduous shrub with opposite leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Khasianthus subsessilis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments, as well as for dyeing fabrics and making paper. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Khasianthus subsessilis var. macrophylla (Hook.f.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Khasianthus subsessilis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Khasianthus subsessilis is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist. Once established, Khasianthus subsessilis requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Khasianthus subsessilis

Khasianthus subsessilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Khasianthus genus

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 tro-100374316: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.