Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
926575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VI: 102 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925910

Common Names

  • Agrostistachys sessilifolia
  • Sessilifolia Agrostistachys
  • Agrostistachys Sessile

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Description

Agrostistachys sessilifolia (also called Agrostistachys sessilifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in lowland rainforests, secondary forests, and riverine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostistachys sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostistachys sessilifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, brown, and ovate. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostistachys sessilifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Agrostistachys sessilifolia

Agrostistachys sessilifolia is native to South America and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4831: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.