Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
496596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 271 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495928



Common Names

  • Selago angolensis
  • Angolan Selago
  • Angolan Sneezeweed


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Description

Selago angolensis (also called 'Angolan Selago', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Angola. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas such as mountain slopes and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Selago angolensis 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 angolensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago angolensis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Selago angolensis

Selago angolensis is native to Angola.

Selago angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago angolensis?

Selago angolensis

What is the family of Selago angolensis?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the native range of Selago angolensis?

Southern Africa

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:813244-1: 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].