Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
496452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Tribe Selagineae : 147 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495784



Common Names

  • Selago Crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Selago
  • Crassifolia Selago


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Description

Selago crassifolia (also called 'Thick-Leaved 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 crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selago crassifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago crassifolia is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Selago crassifolia

Selago crassifolia is native to South Africa.

Selago crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago crassifolia?

Selago crassifolia

What is the family of Selago crassifolia?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Selago crassifolia native to?

Central and South America

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.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009633-1: 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].