Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boreau) G.López
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 48: 97 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504160
Common Names
- Sesamoides interrupta
- Interrupta Sesamoides
- Interrupted Sesamoides
Description
Sesamoides interrupta (also called Interrupted Sesamoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is characterized by its long, thin, green leaves and its small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sesamoides interrupta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sesamoides interrupta var. gayana (Müll.Arg.) G.López
Sesamoides interrupta var. interrupta
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesamoides interrupta has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sesamoides interrupta is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Sesamoides interrupta
Sesamoides interrupta is native to Chile and Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Sesamoides interrupta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesamoides interrupta?
Sesamoides interrupta
What is the common name of Sesamoides interrupta?
Interrupted Sesamoid
Where is Sesamoides interrupta native to?
It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Sesamoides genus
Species in the Resedaceae family
Borthwickia trifoliata,
Caylusea abyssinica,
Caylusea hexagyna,
Caylusea latifolia,
Forchhammeria brevipes,
Forchhammeria emarginata,
Forchhammeria haitiensis,
Forchhammeria hintonii,
Forchhammeria laxiflora,
Forchhammeria longifolia,
Forchhammeria macrocarpa,
Forchhammeria matudae,
Forchhammeria pallida,
Forchhammeria polyandra,
Forchhammeria sessilifolia,
Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa,
Forchhammeria trifoliata,
Forchhammeria watsonii,
Forchhammeria tamaulipana,
Forchhammeria iltisii,
Ochradenus spartioides,
Ochradenus baccatus,
Ochradenus arabicus,
Ochradenus harsusiticus,
Ochradenus somalensis,
Ochradenus gifrii,
Ochradenus socotranus,
Oligomeris subulata,
Oligomeris linifolia,
Oligomeris dipetala,
Oligomeris dregeana,
Randonia africana,
Reseda alba,
Reseda alopecuros,
Reseda alphonsi,
Reseda amblyocarpa,
Reseda arabica,
Reseda anatolica,
Reseda urnigera,
Reseda tomentosa,
Reseda undata,
Reseda tymphaea,
Reseda villosa,
Reseda virgata,
Reseda viridis,
Reseda tefedestica,
Reseda germanicopolitana,
Reseda glauca,
Reseda elata,
Reseda duriaeana,