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
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.
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,