Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
selleana
ID:
832834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 86 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832169



Common Names

  • Forestiera selleana
  • Selle's Forestiera
  • Selle's Privet


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Description

Forestiera selleana (also called Selle's Forestiera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Forestiera selleana is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds, and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Forestiera selleana is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dry, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forestiera selleana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Forestiera selleana

Forestiera selleana can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia and Delaware.

Forestiera selleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forestiera selleana?

Forestiera selleana

What is the common name of Forestiera selleana?

Selle's privet

What is the natural habitat of Forestiera selleana?

Woodlands, scrub and hedgerows

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105323-2: 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].