Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sessile
ID:
470935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scheff.) Hallier f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 34 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470267

Common Names

  • Ploiarium Sessile
  • Sessile Ploiarium
  • Ploiarium

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Synonyms

  • Archytaea sessilis Scheff. [unknown]

Description

Ploiarium sessile (also called 'Sessile Ploiarium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with a single, erect stem and a few, alternate, leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and usually found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ploiarium sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ploiarium sessile has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ploiarium sessile is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ploiarium sessile

Ploiarium sessile can be found in the Andes Mountains in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Ploiarium sessile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ploiarium sessile?

Ploiarium sessile

What type of plant is Ploiarium sessile?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Ploiarium sessile?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Ploiarium genus

Species in the Bonnetiaceae family

Archytaea angustifolia, Archytaea triflora, Bonnetia ahogadoi, Bonnetia anceps, Bonnetia bahiensis, Bonnetia bolivarensis, Bonnetia celiae, Bonnetia chimantensis, Bonnetia cordifolia, Bonnetia crassa, Bonnetia cubensis, Bonnetia euryanthera, Bonnetia fasciculata, Bonnetia holostyla, Bonnetia huberiana, Bonnetia jauaensis, Bonnetia katleeniae, Bonnetia lanceifolia, Bonnetia liesneri, Bonnetia maguireorum, Bonnetia multinervia, Bonnetia neblinae, Bonnetia paniculata, Bonnetia ptariensis, Bonnetia roraimae, Bonnetia roseiflora, Bonnetia rubicunda, Bonnetia sessilis, Bonnetia steyermarkii, Bonnetia tepuiensis, Bonnetia tristyla, Bonnetia venulosa, Bonnetia wurdackii, Bonnetia kathleenae, Bonnetia stricta, Neotatea duidae, Neotatea neblinae, Neotatea longifolia, Neotatea colombiana, Ploiarium sessile, Ploiarium pulcherrimum, Ploiarium elegans,

References

Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830394-1: Based on the initial data import