Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selloana
ID:
1279712

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(3): 53 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279050



Common Names

  • Waltheria selloana
  • Sello's Waltheria
  • Sello's Cottonweed


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Description

Waltheria selloana (also called Waltheria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and thick, green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Waltheria selloana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Waltheria selloana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waltheria selloana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Transplanting of seedlings should be done when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Waltheria selloana

Waltheria selloana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Waltheria selloana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Waltheria selloana?

Waltheria selloana

What is the common name of Waltheria selloana?

Selloana Waltheria

Where is Waltheria selloana found?

It is found in Mexico and Central America

Species in the Waltheria genus

Waltheria collina, Waltheria bahamensis, Waltheria brachypetala, Waltheria virgata, Waltheria viscosissima, Waltheria pyrolifolia, Waltheria astropus, Waltheria glabra, Waltheria glomerata, Waltheria communis, Waltheria albicans, Waltheria arenaria, Waltheria arenicola, Waltheria lophanthus, Waltheria operculata, Waltheria indica, Waltheria involucrata, Waltheria lanceolata, Waltheria carmensarae, Waltheria berteroi, Waltheria madagascariensis, Waltheria ackermanniana, Waltheria carpinifolia, Waltheria cinerascens, Waltheria excelsa, Waltheria ferruginea, Waltheria glazioviana, Waltheria macrophylla, Waltheria maritima, Waltheria paniculata, Waltheria petiolata, Waltheria polyantha, Waltheria rotundifolia, Waltheria calcicola, Waltheria ovata, Waltheria microphylla, Waltheria acapulcensis, Waltheria detonsa, Waltheria acuminata, Waltheria conzattii, Waltheria lundelliana, Waltheria pringlei, Waltheria tridentata, Waltheria tomentosa, Waltheria bracteosa, Waltheria preslii, Waltheria bicolor, Waltheria fryxellii, Waltheria procumbens, Waltheria ladewii,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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