Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
selloana
ID:
836247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Leme, W.Till, G.K.Br., J.R.Grant & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 58: 62 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835582



Common Names

  • Eduandrea selloana
  • Sello's Eduandrea
  • Sello's Starflower


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Description

Eduandrea selloana (also called Eduandrea selloana, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in humid montane forest habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Eduandrea selloana is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eduandrea selloana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eduandrea selloana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn and by seed in spring.

Where to Find Eduandrea selloana

Eduandrea selloana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Eduandrea genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
Gregory K. Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.K.Br.' in the authors string.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093499-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].