Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
501802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Danser) Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 106 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501134



Common Names

  • Sogerianthe Sessiliflora
  • Sessile-flowered Sogerianthe
  • Sessile-flowered-leaved Sogerianthe


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus hedraeanthus K.Krause [unknown]
  • Amyema sessiliflora Danser [unknown]

Description

Sogerianthe sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered Sogerianthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers without pedicels. It is found in wet grasslands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Sogerianthe sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sogerianthe sessiliflora has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sogerianthe sessiliflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Sogerianthe sessiliflora

Sogerianthe sessiliflora is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist areas such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet forests.

Sogerianthe sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sogerianthe sessiliflora?

Sogerianthe sessiliflora

What is the common name of Sogerianthe sessiliflora?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Sogerianthe sessiliflora?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,