Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
280814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marais

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 814 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280146

Common Names

  • Polyscias sessiliflora
  • Sessile-Flower Polyscias
  • Sessile-Flower Aralia

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Description

Polyscias sessiliflora (also called 'Sessile-flowered Aralia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands and typically grows in rainforests and other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias sessiliflora is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. The plant is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias sessiliflora is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias sessiliflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Polyscias sessiliflora

Polyscias sessiliflora is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Polyscias sessiliflora FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Polyscias sessiliflora?

Polyscias sessiliflora prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil does Polyscias sessiliflora prefer?

Polyscias sessiliflora prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

How much light does Polyscias sessiliflora need?

Polyscias sessiliflora prefers bright, indirect light

Species in the Polyscias genus

Polyscias aculeata, Polyscias acuminata, Polyscias aemiliguineae, Polyscias aequatoguineensis, Polyscias albersiana, Polyscias amplifolia, Polyscias anacardium, Polyscias andraerum, Polyscias ariadnes, Polyscias aubrevillei, Polyscias australiana, Polyscias baehniana, Polyscias balansae, Polyscias balfouriana, Polyscias baretiana, Polyscias belensis, Polyscias bellendenkeriensis, Polyscias bernieri, Polyscias bipinnata, Polyscias boivinii, Polyscias borbonica, Polyscias borneensis, Polyscias botryophora, Polyscias carolorum, Polyscias chapelieri, Polyscias cissiflora, Polyscias cissodendron, Polyscias confertifolia, Polyscias coriacea, Polyscias corticata, Polyscias crenata, Polyscias culminicola, Polyscias cumingiana, Polyscias cussonioides, Polyscias cutispongia, Polyscias dichroostachya, Polyscias dioica, Polyscias elegans, Polyscias farinosa, Polyscias felicis, Polyscias filicifolia, Polyscias floccosa, Polyscias florosa, Polyscias fraxinifolia, Polyscias fruticosa, Polyscias fulva, Polyscias gracilis, Polyscias gruschvitzkii, Polyscias guilfoylei, Polyscias heineana,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-162578: Based on the initial data import
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.