Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
310349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.T.White) Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 333 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309681



Common Names

  • Sersalisia sessiliflora
  • Sessiliflora Sersalisia
  • Sessiliflora Snowbell


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Synonyms

  • Lucuma sessiliflora C.T.White [unknown]
  • Pouteria sylvatica Baehni [unknown]

Description

Sersalisia sessiliflora (also called 'Sessile-Flowered Sersalisia', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Central and South America. It grows up to 3 m tall and has oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid forests and is often found in the understory of the forest. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sersalisia sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant because of its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in bonsai cultivation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sersalisia sessiliflora has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sersalisia sessiliflora is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a sunny position.

Where to Find Sersalisia sessiliflora

Sersalisia sessiliflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Sersalisia sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sersalisia sessiliflora?

Sersalisia sessiliflora

What is the common name of Sersalisia sessiliflora?

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What is the natural habitat of Sersalisia sessiliflora?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-190893: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.