Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 16: 195 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085618
Description
Parathesis sessilifolia (also called Sessile-Leaved Parathesis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in moist and dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parathesis sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Parathesis sessilifolia are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parathesis sessilifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Parathesis sessilifolia
Parathesis sessilifolia is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Species in the Parathesis genus
Parathesis pyramidalis,
Parathesis prionophylla,
Parathesis pipolyana,
Parathesis parvifolia,
Parathesis obtusa,
Parathesis oerstediana,
Parathesis rosea,
Parathesis rekoi,
Parathesis tetramera,
Parathesis trichogyne,
Parathesis venezuelana,
Parathesis villosa,
Parathesis rothschuhiana,
Parathesis reticulata,
Parathesis fusca,
Parathesis glabra,
Parathesis glendae,
Parathesis escuintlensis,
Parathesis emarginata,
Parathesis hondurensis,
Parathesis kallunkiae,
Parathesis kochii,
Parathesis gracilis,
Parathesis crassiramea,
Parathesis ferruginea,
Parathesis laxa,
Parathesis cubana,
Parathesis donnell-smithii,
Parathesis vulgata,
Parathesis wendtii,
Parathesis microcalyx,
Parathesis zuliana,
Parathesis leptopa,
Parathesis moritziana,
Parathesis mexicana,
Parathesis agostiniana,
Parathesis aurantiaca,
Parathesis cartagoana,
Parathesis calimensis,
Parathesis adenanthera,
Parathesis amazonica,
Parathesis bicolor,
Parathesis bracteolata,
Parathesis breedlovei,
Parathesis candolleana,
Parathesis costata,
Parathesis croatii,
Parathesis eggersiana,
Parathesis glaberrima,
Parathesis melanosticta,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,