Vismia sessilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
419319
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) Choisy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Monogr. Hyperic. 34. 1821 [9 Mar 1821]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418651
Common Names
- Vismia sessilifolia
- Sessile-leaved Vismia
- Sessile-leaved Vismia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vismia sessilifolia (also called Sessile-leaved Vismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Vismia sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a cover crop and as a green manure crop, as it is able to fix nitrogen in the soil and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vismia sessilifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with a single pair of leaves.
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Vismia sessilifolia is a perennial plant that prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Vismia sessilifolia
Vismia sessilifolia is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Vismia sessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vismia sessilifolia?
Vismia sessilifolia
What is the common name of Vismia sessilifolia?
Sessile-leaved Vismia
What is the natural habitat of Vismia sessilifolia?
It is found in lowland and montane rainforests
Species in the Vismia genus
Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia lindeniana, Vismia lauriformis, Vismia laxiflora, Vismia macrophylla, Vismia magnoliifolia, Vismia sprucei, Vismia japurensis, Vismia laevis, Vismia guianensis, Vismia baccifera, Vismia billbergiana, Vismia ferruginea, Vismia tenuinervia, Vismia sandwithii, Vismia steyermarkii, Vismia camparaguey, Vismia cayennensis, Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia bemerguii, Vismia micrantha, Vismia cavalcantii, Vismia cavanillesiana, Vismia confertiflora, Vismia cuatrecasasii, Vismia glabra, Vismia gracilis, Vismia martiana, Vismia minutiflora, Vismia obtusa, Vismia parviflora, Vismia plicatifolia, Vismia pozuzoensis, Vismia ramuliflora, Vismia rufa, Vismia tomentosa, Vismia jefensis, Vismia latisepala, Vismia floribunda, Vismia rusbyi, Vismia lateriflora, Vismia mandurr, Vismia brasiliensis, Vismia cauliflora, Vismia crassa, Vismia pentagyna, Vismia latifolia, Vismia conduplicata, Vismia atlantica, Vismia cavalcantei,
Species in the Hypericaceae family
Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2452337: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.