Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
846152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miranda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 21: 306 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845487



Common Names

  • Chiococca sessilifolia
  • Sessilifolia Chiococca
  • Sessile-leaved Snowberry


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Description

Chiococca sessilifolia (also called Sessile-Leaved Chiococca, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chiococca sessilifolia has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chiococca sessilifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are slender, with a pointed tip and a short, hairy awn.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiococca sessilifolia is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are a few centimeters tall.

Where to Find Chiococca sessilifolia

Chiococca sessilifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Chiococca sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiococca sessilifolia?

Chiococca sessilifolia

What is the growth habit of Chiococca sessilifolia?

It is a perennial shrub with a clumping growth habit.

What is the average height of Chiococca sessilifolia?

It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39135: Based on the initial data import
Faustino Miranda (1905-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miranda' in the authors string.