Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
1335706

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.V.Page, Srivastav & R.Rao

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 297(2): 209 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348160





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Description

Reissantia sessiliflora (also called Sessile-Flowered Reissantia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the Middle East, and is commonly found in dry woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Reissantia sessiliflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reissantia sessiliflora has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reissantia sessiliflora is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is best propagated through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings are established, reduce watering to once a week.

Where to Find Reissantia sessiliflora

Reissantia sessiliflora can be found in Mexico.

Reissantia sessiliflora FAQ

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Asteraceae

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Ramchandra Rao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rao' in the authors string.
Navendu V. Page: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.V.Page' in the authors string.
Mansa Srivastav: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Srivastav' in the authors string.