Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
637896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chao) C.Cusset & G.Cusset

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 173 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637228

Common Names

  • Dalzellia sessilis
  • Sessile Satinwood
  • Sessile Wood

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Synonyms

  • Terniopsis sessilis H.C.Chao [unknown]

Description

Dalzellia sessilis (also called Sessile Dalzellia, among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 500–1000 m. It has a short, creeping rhizome with short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and a single, apical leaf. The flowers are small and yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Dalzellia sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a number of medicinal properties, including being used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalzellia sessilis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalzellia sessilis is a perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dalzellia sessilis

Dalzellia sessilis can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Dalzellia sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalzellia sessilis?

Dalzellia sessilis

What is the family of Dalzellia sessilis?

Fabaceae

What is the natural habitat of Dalzellia sessilis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

Gérard Henri Jean Cusset (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Cusset' in the authors string.
Colette Cusset (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cusset' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945724-1: Based on the initial data import