Selysia prunifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prunifera
ID:
442192
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 736 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441524
Common Names
- Selysia prunifera
- Pruniferous Water Starwort
- Pruniferous Mud Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Melothria prunifera Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
- Cayaponia prunifera (Poepp. & Endl.) P.Duchen & S.S.Renner [unknown]
Description
Selysia prunifera (also called Prune-bearing Selysia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, grass-like leaves that are green to yellowish-green in color. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Selysia prunifera is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Selysia prunifera has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Selysia prunifera is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Selysia prunifera
Selysia prunifera is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Selysia prunifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selysia prunifera?
Selysia prunifera
What type of plant is Selysia prunifera?
It is a species of aquatic plant in the family Pontederiaceae.
Where is Selysia prunifera native to?
It is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Selysia genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2489730: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.