Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sessile
ID:
431188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willis) C.D.K.Cook & Rutish.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Taxon 50: 1167 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430520



Common Names

  • Sessile Zeylanidium
  • Sessile Zehnderia
  • Sessile Zeylanidium Tree


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Synonyms

  • Hydrobryum sessile Willis [unknown]
  • Hydrobryopsis sessilis Engl. [unknown]

Description

Zeylanidium sessile (also called Sessile Zeylanidium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It grows up to 2 m in height and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and its flowers are white and fragrant. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zeylanidium sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zeylanidium sessile is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeylanidium sessile is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Zeylanidium sessile

Zeylanidium sessile is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wet zone of the country.

Zeylanidium sessile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zeylanidium sessile?

Zeylanidium sessile

What is the common name of Zeylanidium sessile?

Sessile False Cardamom

Where is Zeylanidium sessile native to?

India

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

John Christopher Willis (1868-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willis' in the authors string.
Christopher David Kentish Cook (1933-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.K.Cook' in the authors string.
Rolf Rutishauser (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutish.' in the authors string.