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
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.
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 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,