Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chalarantha
ID:
496609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Tribe Selagineae : 145 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495941



Common Names

  • Selago chalarantha
  • Chalaranth Selago
  • Chalaranth Sneezeweed


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Description

Selago chalarantha (also called 'Chalarantha Selago', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. 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 chalarantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selago chalarantha is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a long, slender corolla. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and weak, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago chalarantha 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 chalarantha

Selago chalarantha is native to South Africa.

Selago chalarantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago chalarantha?

Selago chalarantha

What is the common name of Selago chalarantha?

Chalaranth Daisy

What is the family of Selago chalarantha?

Asteraceae

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:1009632-1: 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].