Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
anatrichota
ID:
1244055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 55: 221 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243393



Common Names

  • Anatrichota Selago
  • Selago anatrichota
  • Anatrichota Selago anatrichota


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Description

Selago anatrichota (also called Anatrichota Selago, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Selago anatrichota is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selago anatrichota is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago anatrichota is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is low maintenance and requires only occasional watering.

Where to Find Selago anatrichota

Selago anatrichota can be found in the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Selago anatrichota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago anatrichota?

Selago anatrichota

What is the family of Selago anatrichota?

Plantaginaceae

What are the common names of Selago anatrichota?

Hairy Selago

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

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1002103-1: 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].