Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
interrupta
ID:
504828

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

Alexandre Boreau (1803-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boreau' in the authors string.
Ginés Alejandro López González (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.López' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962254-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.