Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
berterii
ID:
1216205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colla) Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Rep. Challenger, Bot. 1(3): 48 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215543



Common Names

  • Selkirkia berterii
  • Berter's Selkirkia
  • Berter's Selkirkia Plant


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Description

Selkirkia berterii (also called Berter's Selkirkia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Caribbean, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including scrub, grassland, and dry forest.

Uses & Benefits

Selkirkia berterii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selkirkia berterii is small and yellow, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selkirkia berterii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Selkirkia berterii

Selkirkia berterii can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

Selkirkia berterii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selkirkia berterii?

Selkirkia berterii

What is the common name of Selkirkia berterii?

Berter's selkirkia

What is the natural habitat of Selkirkia berterii?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Great Basin region of the western United States

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120644-1: Based on the initial data import