Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
sessilis
ID:
162277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
ipni

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 25: sub t. 2418 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161606



Common Names

  • Plethiandra Sessilis
  • Climbing Plethiandra
  • Clustered Plethiandra


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Synonyms

  • Plethiandra sessiliflora sessilis (Stapf) Nayar [unknown]

Description

Plethiandra sessilis (also called Sessile plethiandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1.5m tall, with ovate to elliptic leaves, and white flowers with a yellow throat.

Uses & Benefits

Plethiandra sessilis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine. It is known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plethiandra sessilis is yellow, bell-shaped and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plethiandra sessilis is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Plethiandra sessilis

Plethiandra sessilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Plethiandra sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plethiandra sessilis?

Plethiandra sessilis

What is the family of Plethiandra sessilis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Plethiandra sessilis?

Sessile Plethiandra

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