Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
disseuta
ID:
432982

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


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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.

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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 Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, 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,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288888-1: Based on the initial data import