Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sessiliflorum
ID:
414564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult.) Pruski & S.F.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49: 347 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413896



Common Names

  • Sessile-flowered Tapeinostemon
  • Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum
  • Tapeinostemon


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Synonyms

  • Psychotria sessiliflora Humb. & Bonpl. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Uragoga sessiliflora (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Roem. & Schult.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tapeinostemon borrerioides Benth. [unknown]

Description

Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum (also called Sessile-flowered Tapeinostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, sandy soils and wet meadows. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a capitulum shape and are surrounded by four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum are yellow and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum

Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum is native to Central and South America.

Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum?

Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum

What is the common name of Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum?

Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinostemon sessiliflorum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Stephen F. Smith (1948-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998190-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.