Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
1328596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gonz.-Murillo & Cruz Durán

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 108: 3. 2014 [1 Jul 2014]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341050

Common Names

  • Recchia sessiliflora
  • Sessile-flowered Recchia
  • Recchia

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Description

Recchia sessiliflora (also called Recchia sessiliflora, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry and sunny meadows and is found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Uses & Benefits

Recchia sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Recchia sessiliflora has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Recchia sessiliflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Recchia sessiliflora

Recchia sessiliflora is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Recchia sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Recchia sessiliflora?

Recchia sessiliflora

What is the common name of Recchia sessiliflora?

Sessile-flowered Recchia

Where is Recchia sessiliflora native to?

Mexico

References

Ramiro Cruz Durán: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruz Durán' in the authors string.
Andrés González-Murillo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonz.-Murillo' in the authors string.