Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
1272022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 22: 232 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271360

Common Names

  • Parviflorum Sesamum
  • Parviflorum Sesame
  • Parviflorum-Leaf Sesame

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Description

Sesamum parviflorum (also called Small-flowered Sesame, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open woods, heaths, and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Sesamum parviflorum has been used as a medicinal plant, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesamum parviflorum has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesamum parviflorum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist and mist the leaves regularly. The cuttings should root in about 6-8 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into individual pots.

Where to Find Sesamum parviflorum

Sesamum parviflorum can be found in India.

Sesamum parviflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesamum parviflorum?

Sesamum parviflorum

What is the common name of Sesamum parviflorum?

Small-flowered Sesamum

What is the natural range of Sesamum parviflorum?

Africa

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936127-1: 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].