Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
504840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lange) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 39 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504172

Common Names

  • Sesamoides suffruticosa
  • Shrubby Sesamoides
  • Shrubby Sesame

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Description

Sesamoides suffruticosa (also called 'Shrubby Sesamoides', among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist forests and on tree trunks in humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sesamoides suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and can be used to create a dense, weed-resistant ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesamoides suffruticosa 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 suffruticosa is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Sesamoides suffruticosa

Sesamoides suffruticosa can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Sesamoides suffruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesamoides suffruticosa?

Sesamoides suffruticosa

What is the common name of Sesamoides suffruticosa?

Shrubby Sesamoid

Where is Sesamoides suffruticosa 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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715679-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.