Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caerulescens
ID:
1275573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 52: 279 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274911



Common Names

  • Pseudoselago caerulescens
  • Blue Pseudoselago
  • Blue False Selago


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Description

Pseudoselago caerulescens (also called Blue False Selago, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoselago caerulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoselago caerulescens has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoselago caerulescens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pseudoselago caerulescens

Pseudoselago caerulescens is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Pseudoselago caerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoselago caerulescens?

Pseudoselago caerulescens

What is the common name of Pseudoselago caerulescens?

Blue False Selago

What is the natural habitat of Pseudoselago caerulescens?

Dry, rocky slopes and outcrops

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985641-1: 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].