Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
483833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 226 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483165



Common Names

  • Sessilifolia Plant
  • Sessilifolia Daisy
  • Sessilifolia Flower


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Synonyms

  • Roupala sessilifolia Rich. [unknown]
  • Andriapetalum sessilifolium Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Panopsis sessilifolia (Rich.) Rich. [deprecated]
  • Panopsis hameliifolia Knight [unknown]
  • Roupala hameliifolia Rudge [unknown]

Description

Panopsis sessilifolia (also called Sessile-Leaved Panopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Panopsis sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panopsis sessilifolia is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a white throat. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panopsis sessilifolia is a small, evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded habit. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy mix.

Where to Find Panopsis sessilifolia

Panopsis sessilifolia is native to Costa Rica.

Panopsis sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panopsis sessilifolia?

Panopsis sessilifolia

What is the common name of Panopsis sessilifolia?

Sessile-leaved Panopsis

What type of plant is Panopsis sessilifolia?

It is a type of shrub

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References