Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
919328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swenson & Munzinger

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 364 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918663



Common Names

  • Pycnandra sessiliflora
  • Sessile-flowered Pycnandra
  • Pycnandra sessilifolia


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Description

Pycnandra sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered Pycnandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Caledonia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grassy woodland and open forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnandra sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnandra sessiliflora is white or yellowish-white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnandra sessiliflora is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It is native to New Caledonia and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Pycnandra sessiliflora

Pycnandra sessiliflora is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Pycnandra genus

Pycnandra heteromera, Pycnandra litseiflora, Pycnandra sarlinii, Pycnandra schmidii, Pycnandra benthamii, Pycnandra carinocostata, Pycnandra chartacea, Pycnandra comptonii, Pycnandra controversa, Pycnandra decandra, Pycnandra fastuosa, Pycnandra griseosepala, Pycnandra kaalaensis, Pycnandra neocaledonica, Pycnandra paniensis, Pycnandra vieillardii, Pycnandra ouaiemensis, Pycnandra glabella, Pycnandra bracteolata, Pycnandra blaffartii, Pycnandra belepensis, Pycnandra atrofusca, Pycnandra viridifolia, Pycnandra longipetiolata, Pycnandra balansae, Pycnandra paucinervia, Pycnandra blanchonii, Pycnandra cylindricarpa, Pycnandra glaberrima, Pycnandra gordoniifolia, Pycnandra linearifolia, Pycnandra confusa, Pycnandra caeruleilatex, Pycnandra bourailensis, Pycnandra sessilifolia, Pycnandra sessiliflora, Pycnandra pubiflora, Pycnandra obscurinerva, Pycnandra intermedia, Pycnandra francii, Pycnandra elliptica, Pycnandra deplanchei, Pycnandra lissophylla, Pycnandra canaliculata, Pycnandra acuminata, Pycnandra amplexicaulis, Pycnandra filipes, Pycnandra goroensis, Pycnandra grandifolia, Pycnandra longiflora,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-464077: Based on the initial data import
Ulf Swenson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swenson' in the authors string.
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.