Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
sessei
ID:
527798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) D.M.Bates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 11: 343 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527130



Common Names

  • Allowissadula sessei
  • Sessei Allowissadula
  • Sessei


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Synonyms

  • Wissadula sessei (Lag.) Krapov. [unknown]
  • Wissadula acuminata Rose [unknown]
  • Sida oxyphylla DC. [unknown]
  • Sida sessei Lag. [unknown]
  • Abutilon trilobatum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Wissadula trilobata (Hemsl.) Rose [unknown]

Description

Allowissadula sessei (also called Sesse's Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allowissadula sessei is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allowissadula sessei has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allowissadula sessei is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Allowissadula sessei

Allowissadula sessei is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Allowissadula sessei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allowissadula sessei?

Allowissadula sessei

What is the common name of Allowissadula sessei?

Sessei Allowissadula

What is the natural habitat of Allowissadula sessei?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629773: Based on the initial data import
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
David Martin Bates (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Bates' in the authors string.