Pseudoselago hilliardiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hilliardiae
ID:
1324595
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 29: 818 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337049
Common Names
- Pseudoselago Hilliardiae
- Hilliardiae Pseudoselago
- Hilliardiae Pseudoselago Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudoselago hilliardiae (also called 'Hilliard's Pseudoselago', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in lowland forests, savannas, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoselago hilliardiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pseudoselago hilliardiae are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Pseudoselago hilliardiae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pseudoselago hilliardiae
Pseudoselago hilliardiae is native to South Africa and can be found in the dry savannas of the region.
Pseudoselago hilliardiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoselago hilliardiae?
Pseudoselago hilliardiae
What type of plant is Pseudoselago hilliardiae?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
Where is Pseudoselago hilliardiae found?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Pseudoselago genus
Pseudoselago ascendens, Pseudoselago burmanni, Pseudoselago similis, Pseudoselago recurvifolia, Pseudoselago pulchra, Pseudoselago serrata, Pseudoselago quadrangularis, Pseudoselago violacea, Pseudoselago peninsulae, Pseudoselago guttata, Pseudoselago verbenacea, Pseudoselago langebergensis, Pseudoselago caerulescens, Pseudoselago outeniquensis, Pseudoselago spuria, Pseudoselago gracilis, Pseudoselago parvifolia, Pseudoselago candida, Pseudoselago subglabra, Pseudoselago rapunculoides, Pseudoselago densifolia, Pseudoselago arguta, Pseudoselago humilis, Pseudoselago prolixa, Pseudoselago diplotricha, Pseudoselago bella, Pseudoselago prostrata, Pseudoselago hilliardiae,
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
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132478-1: 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].