Selago alopecuroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuroides
ID:
496587
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 24: 175 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495919
Common Names
- Selago alopecuroides
- Fox-Tail Selago
- Fox-Tail Sneezeweed
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Selago alopecuroides (also called Alopecurus-like Selago, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is found in rocky places and grasslands. It is a low-growing, mat-forming herb with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Selago alopecuroides is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating skin diseases, inflammation, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Selago alopecuroides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Selago alopecuroides is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Selago alopecuroides
Selago alopecuroides can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, and in the Caucasus.
Selago alopecuroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selago alopecuroides?
Selago alopecuroides
What type of plant is Selago alopecuroides?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Selago alopecuroides found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Selago genus
Selago prostrata, Selago zuluensis, Selago venosa, Selago welwitschii, Selago valliscitri, Selago variicalyx, Selago scabribractea, Selago oppositifolia, Selago nigromontana, Selago parvibractea, Selago procera, Selago perplexa, Selago pustulosa, Selago gossweileri, Selago florifera, Selago elsiae, Selago gloiodes, Selago dolosa, Selago dolichonema, Selago marlothii, Selago mediocris, Selago crassifolia, Selago cupressoides, Selago baurii, Selago bilacunosa, Selago alopecuroides, Selago angolensis, Selago albomontana, Selago adenodes, Selago chalarantha, Selago heterotricha, Selago huilana, Selago griquana, Selago michelliae, Selago leptothrix, Selago myriophylla, Selago mucronata, Selago karooica, Selago intermedia, Selago inconstans, Selago neglecta, Selago abietina, Selago albida, Selago capituliflora, Selago aspera, Selago atherstonei, Selago barbula, Selago bolusii, Selago distans, Selago brevifolia,
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
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813242-1: 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].