Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 24: 84 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295862
Common Names
- Symphonia sessiliflora
- Sessile-Flowered Symphonia
- Sessile-Flowered Tree-of-Life
Description
Symphonia sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered Symphonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It has white flowers and is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Symphonia sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphonia sessiliflora has yellow-green flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphonia sessiliflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Symphonia sessiliflora
Symphonia sessiliflora is native to tropical Africa.
Symphonia sessiliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphonia sessiliflora?
Symphonia sessiliflora
What is the common name of Symphonia sessiliflora?
Unknown
What is the family of Symphonia sessiliflora?
Clusiaceae
Species in the Symphonia genus
Symphonia globulifera,
Symphonia gymnoclada,
Symphonia linearis,
Symphonia nectarifera,
Symphonia verrucosa,
Symphonia fasciculata,
Symphonia louvelii,
Symphonia tanalensis,
Symphonia oligantha,
Symphonia sessiliflora,
Symphonia pauciflora,
Symphonia eugenioides,
Symphonia urophylla,
Symphonia clusioides,
Symphonia microphylla,
Symphonia lepidocarpa,
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora,
Allanblackia floribunda,
Allanblackia gabonensis,
Allanblackia kimbiliensis,
Allanblackia kisonghi,
Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,