Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
subsessilis
ID:
443649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip & Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 4: 483 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442981



Common Names

  • Brunellia Subsessilis
  • Subsessile Brunellia
  • Subsessile Loosestrife


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Description

Brunellia subsessilis (also called Subsessile Brunellia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia subsessilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia subsessilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Brunellia subsessilis

Brunellia subsessilis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Brunellia subsessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia subsessilis?

Brunellia subsessilis

What is the common name of Brunellia subsessilis?

Subsessilis

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia subsessilis?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Brunellia genus

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

Species in the Brunelliaceae family

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37505-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.