Status:
valid
Authors:
Ding Hou
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 6: 261 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356529
Common Names
- Kokoona sessilis
- Sessile Kokoona
- Stalkless Kokoona
Description
Kokoona sessilis (also called 'Kokoona', 'Sessilis' and 'Kokoona sessilis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas and India. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kokoona sessilis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kokoona sessilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, dark green with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kokoona sessilis is a tropical shrub native to Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Kokoona sessilis
Kokoona sessilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Kokoona sessilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kokoona sessilis?
Kokoona sessilis
What is the common name of Kokoona sessilis?
Sessilis Kokoona
What is the natural habitat of Kokoona sessilis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Kokoona genus
Kokoona coriacea,
Kokoona filiformis,
Kokoona leucoclada,
Kokoona littoralis,
Kokoona ochracea,
Kokoona ovatolanceolata,
Kokoona reflexa,
Kokoona sabahana,
Kokoona zeylanica,
Kokoona sessilis,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,