Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
792613

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) K.M.Wong

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 15: 50 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791946

Common Names

  • Bungarimba Sessiliflora
  • Sessiliflora Bungarimba
  • Sessiliflora Bung

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Description

Bungarimba sessiliflora (also called false buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bungarimba sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bungarimba sessiliflora has small, yellow flowers with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bungarimba sessiliflora is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by tissue culture. The plant should be repotted every two to three years in a well-draining, orchid-specific potting mix.

Where to Find Bungarimba sessiliflora

Bungarimba sessiliflora is native to Southeast Asia.

Bungarimba sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bungarimba sessiliflora?

Bungarimba sessiliflora

What is the common name of Bungarimba sessiliflora?

Sessile-flowered bungarimba

Where is Bungarimba sessiliflora native to?

Northern Australia

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330519: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.