Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sessiliflorum
ID:
1334545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Y.S.Liang & J.C.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 247: 148 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346999

Common Names

  • Craterostigma Sessiliflorum
  • Sessiliflorum Craterostigma
  • Craterostigma

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Description

Craterostigma sessiliflorum (also called 'Sessile-flowered Craterostigma', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist soils and shady areas. It has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers and thin, hairy stems.

Uses & Benefits

Craterostigma sessiliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Craterostigma sessiliflorum has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, broad, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craterostigma sessiliflorum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Craterostigma sessiliflorum

Craterostigma sessiliflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Craterostigma sessiliflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Craterostigma sessiliflorum?

Craterostigma sessiliflorum

What is the common name of Craterostigma sessiliflorum?

Sessile-flowered Craterostigma

What is the natural habitat of Craterostigma sessiliflorum?

It is native to Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Jenn Che Wang (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Wang' in the authors string.
Yi Shuo Liang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Liang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158510-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].