Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 52: 256 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274275
Common Names
- Pseudoselago Recurvifolia
- Recurved-Leaved Pseudoselago
- Recurvifolious Pseudoselago
Description
Pseudoselago recurvifolia (also called Recurved-leaved pseudoselago, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoselago recurvifolia is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoselago recurvifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoselago recurvifolia is a fern species native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is an epiphytic species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the spores have germinated, the young plants can be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a well-draining, moist soil.
Where to Find Pseudoselago recurvifolia
Pseudoselago recurvifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Pseudoselago recurvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoselago recurvifolia?
Pseudoselago recurvifolia
What is the common name of Pseudoselago recurvifolia?
Recurved-leaved Pseudoselago
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoselago recurvifolia?
Dry, open forests
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985633-1: 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].