Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
1259869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 59: 56 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259207



Common Names

  • Salacia
  • Coralberry
  • Gooseberry-bush


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Description

Salacia sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered Salacia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a smooth stem and ovate leaves. It grows in moist and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ability to tolerate low light levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia sessiliflora has small, white and yellow flowers that are fragrant and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia sessiliflora is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from both seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Salacia sessiliflora

Salacia sessiliflora is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Salacia sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia sessiliflora?

Salacia sessiliflora

What type of plant is Salacia sessiliflora?

Herb

Where is Salacia sessiliflora commonly found?

South America

Species in the Salacia genus

Salacia pallescens, Salacia papuana, Salacia parkinsonii, Salacia pachycarpa, Salacia pallens, Salacia pachyphylla, Salacia ovalis, Salacia opacifolia, Salacia quadrangulata, Salacia pynaertii, Salacia pyriformis, Salacia regeliana, Salacia reticulata, Salacia pyriformioides, Salacia phuquocensis, Salacia pierrei, Salacia platyphylla, Salacia polyantha, Salacia mannii, Salacia macrosperma, Salacia maingayi, Salacia majumdarii, Salacia mamba, Salacia marginata, Salacia mayumbensis, Salacia malabarica, Salacia longipedicellata, Salacia longipes, Salacia macrantha, Salacia myrtifolia, Salacia multiflora, Salacia nitida, Salacia nitidissima, Salacia noronhioides, Salacia membranacea, Salacia miegei, Salacia zenkeri, Salacia rhodesiaca, Salacia verrucosa, Salacia villiersii, Salacia viminea, Salacia whytei, Salacia wenzelii, Salacia vitiensis, Salacia staudtiana, Salacia smaliana, Salacia sororia, Salacia venosa, Salacia saigonensis, Salacia rivularis,

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,

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