Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
628142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 8: 55 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627474



Common Names

  • Sessiliflora Physena
  • Physena Sessiliflora
  • Physena Sessiliflorum


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Description

Physena sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered Physena, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Physena sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Physena sessiliflora has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physena sessiliflora is an annual herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is native to the western United States and is found in the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and Sonoran Desert. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Physena sessiliflora

Physena sessiliflora is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Physena sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physena sessiliflora?

Physena sessiliflora

What is the family of Physena sessiliflora?

Sapotaceae

What is the common name of Physena sessiliflora?

Sessile-flowered Physena

Species in the Physena genus

Species in the Physenaceae family