Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vatke) Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 18 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840623
Common Names
- Chascanum sessilifolium
- Sessile-leaved Chascanum
- Chascanum
Description
Chascanum sessilifolium (also called Sessile-leaved Chascanum, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in dry habitats. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and its flowers are white or yellowish.
Uses & Benefits
Chascanum sessilifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chascanum sessilifolium is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chascanum sessilifolium is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Chascanum sessilifolium
Chascanum sessilifolium is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.
Chascanum sessilifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chascanum sessilifolium?
Chascanum sessilifolium
What is the family of Chascanum sessilifolium?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Chascanum sessilifolium?
Eastern Mediterranean region
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861661-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].