Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Pope, Bot. 2(2): 160 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432314
Common Names
- Disseute Selenia
- Disseute Star Flower
- Disseute Star Fruit
Description
Selenia disseuta (also called Dissected Selenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Chile. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky slopes and scrublands. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Selenia disseuta is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and for air purification.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Selenia disseuta is yellow with a red center, the seed is a small, round, black seed and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Selenia disseuta is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Selenia disseuta
Selenia disseuta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Selenia disseuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selenia disseuta?
Selenia disseuta
What type of plant is Selenia disseuta?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Selenia disseuta?
Woodlands and meadows
Species in the Selenia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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Abdra aprica,
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Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,