Stemona sessilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
770792
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Prol. Fl. Jap. : 386 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770125
Common Names
- Stemona sessilifolia
- Sessile-leaved Stemona
- Sessilifolia Stemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona sessilifolia (also called Chinese bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite and lanceolate, and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona sessilifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have four pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stemona sessilifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Stemona sessilifolia
Stemona sessilifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Stemona sessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona sessilifolia?
Stemona sessilifolia
What is the common name of Stemona sessilifolia?
Sessile-leaved Stemona
What is the natural habitat of Stemona sessilifolia?
Stemona sessilifolia is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests.
Species in the Stemona genus
Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala,
Species in the Stemonaceae family
Croomia heterosepala, Croomia japonica, Croomia pauciflora, Croomia saitoana, Croomia hyugaensis, Croomia kinoshitae, Pentastemona egregia, Pentastemona sumatrana, Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala, Stichoneuron caudatum, Stichoneuron membranaceum, Stichoneuron bognerianum, Stichoneuron calcicola, Stichoneuron halabalense,
References
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176996-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.