Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
1414771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 90 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427236

Common Names

  • Palicourea sessilis
  • Sessile Palicourea
  • Sessile Mountain Sage

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Description

Palicourea sessilis (also called 'Sessilis palicourea' or 'Sessilis palicourea shrub', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea sessilis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Palicourea sessilis sub. sororopanensis (Standl. & Steyerm.) C.M.Taylor
Palicourea sessilis sub. sessilis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea sessilis is white to pinkish, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea sessilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Palicourea sessilis

Palicourea sessilis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Palicourea sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea sessilis?

Palicourea sessilis

What are the common names of Palicourea sessilis?

Sessile Wild Petunia, Sessile Ruellia

Where is Palicourea sessilis native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Palicourea genus

Palicourea abbreviata, Palicourea acanthacea, Palicourea acetosoides, Palicourea adusta, Palicourea aeneofusca, Palicourea affinis, Palicourea albert-smithii, Palicourea albiflora, Palicourea albocaerulea, Palicourea alpina, Palicourea amapaensis, Palicourea amethystina, Palicourea amplissima, Palicourea anacardiifolia, Palicourea andaluciana, Palicourea anderssoniana, Palicourea andrei, Palicourea angustifolia, Palicourea anianguana, Palicourea anisoloba, Palicourea antioquiana, Palicourea apicata, Palicourea aristei, Palicourea aschersonianoides, Palicourea asplundii, Palicourea attenuata, Palicourea australis, Palicourea awa, Palicourea azurea, Palicourea barraensis, Palicourea bella, Palicourea bellula, Palicourea blanchetiana, Palicourea bostrychostachya, Palicourea boyacana, Palicourea brachyloba, Palicourea brachystigma, Palicourea bracteosa, Palicourea brasiliensis, Palicourea brenesii, Palicourea buchtienii, Palicourea buntingii, Palicourea coerulea, Palicourea calantha, Palicourea caloneura, Palicourea calophlebia, Palicourea calophylla, Palicourea calothyrsus, Palicourea calycina, Palicourea canaguensis,

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

IPNI record: 77153573-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428431
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.