Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
subsessilifolia
ID:
506903

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Nayar & G.S.Giri

Source:
ksu

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 16: 144 (1974 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506235

Common Names

  • Sadiria subsessilifolia
  • Subsessile-Leaved Sadiria
  • Subsessile-Leaved Sadiria

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Description

Sadiria subsessilifolia (also called Subsessile-leaved sadiria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sadiria subsessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sadiria subsessilifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sadiria subsessilifolia is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny spot until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Sadiria subsessilifolia

Sadiria subsessilifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in areas of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sadiria subsessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sadiria subsessilifolia?

Sadiria subsessilifolia

What is the common name of Sadiria subsessilifolia?

Subsessile-leaved Sadiria

Where is Sadiria subsessilifolia found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

Girija Sankar Giri (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Giri' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:589920-1: Based on the initial data import