Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
sessile
ID:
337292

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 395 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336624



Common Names

  • Pilidiostigma sessile
  • Sessile Pilidiostigma
  • Pilidiostigma


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Description

Pilidiostigma sessile (also called Pilidiostigma, among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilidiostigma sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilidiostigma sessile are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilidiostigma sessile is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in the tropical and subtropical forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and moderate to regular watering.

Where to Find Pilidiostigma sessile

Pilidiostigma sessile is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Pilidiostigma sessile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilidiostigma sessile?

Pilidiostigma sessile

What is the family of Pilidiostigma sessile?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Pilidiostigma sessile?

Sessile Pilidiostigma

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216984: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.