Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
782834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vieill. ex Pancher) Steenis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 24: 918 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782167



Common Names

  • Deplanchea sessilifolia
  • Sessilifolia Deplanchea
  • Sessile-Leaved Deplanchea


Searching for Deplanchea sessilifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Deplanchea sessilifolia (also called 'Sessile-Leaved Deplanchea', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby tree with bright green, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America and grows in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Deplanchea sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deplanchea sessilifolia has yellow flowers with white centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

Searching for Deplanchea sessilifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Deplanchea sessilifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Deplanchea sessilifolia

Deplanchea sessilifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Deplanchea sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deplanchea sessilifolia?

Deplanchea sessilifolia

What is the common name of Deplanchea sessilifolia?

Climbing liana

What is the natural habitat of Deplanchea sessilifolia?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109458-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].