Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 131: 38 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042561
Common Names
- Aetanthus sessilifolius
- Sessile-Leaved Aetanthus
- Sessile-Leaved Liverwort
Description
Aetanthus sessilifolius (also called Sessile-leaved Aetanthus, among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has fragrant, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical forests and is often used as a garden ornamental.
Uses & Benefits
Aetanthus sessilifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aetanthus sessilifolius has small, white flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a short stem and two small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aetanthus sessilifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Aetanthus sessilifolius
Aetanthus sessilifolius is native to South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Species in the Aetanthus genus
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.