Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Species:
sessilifolius
ID:
603798

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.F.Wu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 220 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603130

Common Names

  • Sessilifolius Chloranthus
  • Chloranthus Sessilifolius
  • Sessile-Leaf Chloranthus

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Synonyms

  • Chloranthus sessilifolius sessilifolius [unknown]
  • Chloranthus sessilifolius austro-sinensis K.F.Wu [unknown]

Description

Chloranthus sessilifolius (also called Sessile-leaved Chloranthus, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers that grows in the temperate regions of East Asia. It is found in moist, shady woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chloranthus sessilifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloranthus sessilifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloranthus sessilifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Chloranthus sessilifolius

Chloranthus sessilifolius can be found in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan.

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Chloranthaceae

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719173: Based on the initial data import
Kuo Fang Wu (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Wu' in the authors string.