Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
522191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shivam. & Rajanna

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 4: 133 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521523

Common Names

  • Aeginetia sessilis
  • African Daisy Bush
  • African Daisy Tree

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Description

Aeginetia sessilis (also called Sessile Aeginetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aeginetia sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeginetia sessilis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeginetia sessilis is a tropical plant native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Aeginetia sessilis

Aeginetia sessilis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Aeginetia sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeginetia sessilis?

Aeginetia sessilis

What is the family of Aeginetia sessilis?

Orobanchaceae

What is the distribution of Aeginetia sessilis?

India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Gyarahally R. Shivamurthy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shivam.' in the authors string.
L. Rajanna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajanna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981632-1: 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].