Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sessilis
ID:
497950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm. & Maguire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 879 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497282

Common Names

  • Symbolanthus sessilis
  • Sessilis Symbolanthus
  • Sessilis Gentian

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Description

Symbolanthus sessilis (also called Sessilis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree of the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Peru and Bolivia and is found in montane forests. It has a single trunk, which is usually unbranched, and grows up to 8 m tall. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 40 cm long. The flowers are white or pink, and the fruits are small, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Symbolanthus sessilis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symbolanthus sessilis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symbolanthus sessilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Symbolanthus sessilis

Symbolanthus sessilis is native to Angola and Namibia. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Symbolanthus sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symbolanthus sessilis?

Symbolanthus sessilis

What is the common name of Symbolanthus sessilis?

Sessilis

Where is Symbolanthus sessilis found?

Venezuela

Species in the Symbolanthus genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247010-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.