Sesamoides minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
504825
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lange) Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 39 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504157
Common Names
- Sesamoides minor
- Minor Sesamoides
- Small Sesamoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesamoides minor (also called Small Sesamoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is characterized by its long, thin, green leaves and its small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sesamoides minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesamoides minor has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesamoides minor is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Sesamoides minor
Sesamoides minor is native to Chile and Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Sesamoides minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesamoides minor?
Sesamoides minor
What type of plant is Sesamoides minor?
It is a succulent species.
Where is Sesamoides minor found?
It is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Species in the Sesamoides genus
Species in the Resedaceae family
Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,
References
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715677-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.