Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
benguellensis
ID:
497741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 50 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497073

Common Names

  • Benguellensis Sesamothamnus
  • Benguellensis Sesamothamnus
  • Benguellensis Sesamothamnus

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Description

Sesamothamnus benguellensis (also called Benguela Sesamothamnus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sesamothamnus benguellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sesamothamnus benguellensis is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesamothamnus benguellensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Sesamothamnus benguellensis

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

Sesamothamnus benguellensis FAQ

What are the common names for Sesamothamnus benguellensis?

Benguela sesamothamnus

What is the habitat of Sesamothamnus benguellensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, savannas, and grasslands.

What is the flower color of Sesamothamnus benguellensis?

The flowers are yellow.

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675939-1: 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].