Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
sessei
ID:
1411150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) J.I.M.Melo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 22(2): 126. 2017 [31 Dec 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423615



Common Names

  • Euploca sessei
  • Sessei Euploca
  • Euploca Sessei


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Description

Euploca sessei (also called Sesse's False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have a waxy texture. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are round and black. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Euploca sessei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euploca sessei has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euploca sessei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Euploca sessei

Euploca sessei is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Euploca sessei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euploca sessei?

Euploca sessei

What is the common name of Euploca sessei?

Sesse's Euploca

Where is Euploca sessei found?

Euploca sessei is found in the United States and Canada

Species in the Euploca genus

Euploca rodaliae, Euploca antillana, Euploca baclei, Euploca ballii, Euploca bursifera, Euploca campestris, Euploca chrysantha, Euploca convolvulacea, Euploca cupressina, Euploca humifusa, Euploca hypogaea, Euploca lagoensis, Euploca mendocina, Euploca ovalifolia, Euploca procumbens, Euploca pulvina, Euploca racemosa, Euploca rariflora, Euploca serpylloides, Euploca strigosa, Euploca styotricha, Euploca tenuifolia, Euploca barbata, Euploca filiformis, Euploca fruticosa, Euploca hassleriana, Euploca humistrata, Euploca krapovickasii, Euploca ocellata, Euploca pallescens, Euploca paradoxa, Euploca parciflora, Euploca polyphylla, Euploca pottii, Euploca salicoides, Euploca pilosa, Euploca perrieri, Euploca torreyi, Euploca confertifolia, Euploca greggii, Euploca tenella, Euploca microphylla, Euploca pedicellaris, Euploca cerroleonensis, Euploca distantiflora, Euploca dunaensis, Euploca margaritensis, Euploca purdiei, Euploca foliata, Euploca humilis,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
José Iranildo Miranda de Melo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.I.M.Melo' in the authors string.