Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
sessiliflorus
ID:
1543092

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leme & J.A.Siqueira) R.A.Pontes & Versieux

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PlantNow 1(2): 47 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024328

Common Names

  • Sessiliflorus Pseudaraeococcus
  • Pseudaraeococcus sessiliflorus
  • Sessiliflorus Pseudaraeococcus Shrub

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Description

Pseudaraeococcus sessiliflorus (also called Sessile-flowered Pseudaraeococcus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the Arunachal Pradesh region of India and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudaraeococcus sessiliflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudaraeococcus sessiliflorus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a red stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudaraeococcus sessiliflorus is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once established, Pseudaraeococcus sessiliflorus should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Pseudaraeococcus sessiliflorus

Pseudaraeococcus sessiliflorus can be found in Thailand.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77212784-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].