Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
692209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 272 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691542

Common Names

  • Forchhammeria sessilifolia
  • Sessilifolia Forchhammeria
  • Sessile-Leaf Forchhammeria

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Description

Forchhammeria sessilifolia (also called Sessile-leaved Forchhammeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright, bushy habit and is usually 2-3 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, oval-shaped and are arranged in whorls. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in forests and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Forchhammeria sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forchhammeria sessilifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Forchhammeria sessilifolia

Forchhammeria sessilifolia is native to Mexico and Central America.

Forchhammeria sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forchhammeria sessilifolia?

Forchhammeria sessilifolia

What is the common name of Forchhammeria sessilifolia?

Sessile-leaved Forchhammeria

What is the natural habitat of Forchhammeria sessilifolia?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

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