Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 53: 151 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872697
Common Names
- Cleidion sessile
- Sessile Cleidion
- Cleidion
Description
Cleidion sessile (also called Sessile Cleidion, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist soils and is found in woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleidion sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleidion sessile is yellow and shaped like a bell. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleidion sessile is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division.
Where to Find Cleidion sessile
Cleidion sessile can be found in India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia.
Cleidion sessile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleidion sessile?
Cleidion sessile
What is the common name of Cleidion sessile?
Sessile Cleidion
Where is Cleidion sessile native to?
Southern Africa
Species in the Cleidion genus
Cleidion luziae,
Cleidion amazonicum,
Cleidion bracteosum,
Cleidion brevipetiolatum,
Cleidion capuronii,
Cleidion castaneifolium,
Cleidion claoxyloides,
Cleidion gabonicum,
Cleidion javanicum,
Cleidion lasiophyllum,
Cleidion lemurum,
Cleidion leptostachyum,
Cleidion lochmios,
Cleidion macarangoides,
Cleidion macrophyllum,
Cleidion marginatum,
Cleidion megistophyllum,
Cleidion microcarpum,
Cleidion minahassae,
Cleidion moniliflorum,
Cleidion neoebudicum,
Cleidion nitidum,
Cleidion papuanum,
Cleidion ramosii,
Cleidion sessile,
Cleidion spathulatum,
Cleidion taynguyenense,
Cleidion tricoccum,
Cleidion veillonii,
Cleidion velutinum,
Cleidion verticillatum,
Cleidion vieillardii,
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,