Argomuellera sessilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
265277
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 191 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264609
Common Names
- Argomuellera sessilifolia
- Sessile-Leaf Argomuellera
- Sessile-Leaf Argomuellera
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- Wetriaria sessilifolia Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Argomuellera sessilifolia (also called 'Sessile-leaved Argomuellera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and its leaves are sessile. It grows in thickets, grasslands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Argomuellera sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argomuellera sessilifolia is yellow and tubular with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.
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Argomuellera sessilifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the root ball.
Where to Find Argomuellera sessilifolia
Argomuellera sessilifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Argomuellera sessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argomuellera sessilifolia?
Argomuellera sessilifolia
What is the family of Argomuellera sessilifolia?
Acanthaceae
Where is Argomuellera sessilifolia found?
Madagascar
Species in the Argomuellera genus
Argomuellera basicordata, Argomuellera calcicola, Argomuellera danguyana, Argomuellera gigantea, Argomuellera lancifolia, Argomuellera macrophylla, Argomuellera perrieri, Argomuellera pierlotiana, Argomuellera sessilifolia, Argomuellera trewioides, Argomuellera pumila, Argomuellera bilocularis, Argomuellera gillespieae, Argomuellera integra, Argomuellera longistipula, Argomuellera oblanceolata, Argomuellera stenophylla,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14772: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.