Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
sessilifolium
ID:
1274308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. xxiv. 437 (1943).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273646



Common Names

  • Sessile-Leaved Astronidium
  • Sessile-Leaved Flower
  • Sessile-Leaved's Astronidium


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Description

Astronidium sessilifolium (also called Sessile-leaved Astronidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Astronidium sessilifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astronidium sessilifolium is a small, white to pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astronidium sessilifolium is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Astronidium sessilifolium

Astronidium sessilifolium is native to New Guinea.

Astronidium sessilifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astronidium sessilifolium?

Astronidium sessilifolium

What is the family of Astronidium sessilifolium?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Astronidium sessilifolium?

Sessile-leaved Astronidium

Species in the Astronidium genus

Astronidium aneityense, Astronidium banksianum, Astronidium brassii, Astronidium carolinense, Astronidium confertiflorum, Astronidium degeneri, Astronidium floribundum, Astronidium glabrum, Astronidium inflatum, Astronidium kasiense, Astronidium lepidotum, Astronidium macranthum, Astronidium navigatorum, Astronidium novae-hannoverae, Astronidium palauense, Astronidium pallidiflorum, Astronidium ponapense, Astronidium robustum, Astronidium samoense, Astronidium saulae, Astronidium sessilie, Astronidium storckii, Astronidium subcordatum, Astronidium subvaginatum, Astronidium tomentosum, Astronidium victoriae, Astronidium angulosum, Astronidium basinervatum, Astronidium biakense, Astronidium bracteatum, Astronidium circumscissum, Astronidium constrictum, Astronidium cuneatum, Astronidium fragilissimum, Astronidium glabratum, Astronidium infundibulare, Astronidium laeve, Astronidium lemafaense, Astronidium lepidopunctatum, Astronidium loloruense, Astronidium mammiforme, Astronidium micranthum, Astronidium miraculum-dei, Astronidium morobiense, Astronidium novae-ebudaense, Astronidium pallidum, Astronidium pseudoparviflorum, Astronidium puberulum, Astronidium rhaphidifolium, Astronidium sinuosum,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:566512-1: Based on the initial data import