Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dinteri
ID:
1246744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246082



Common Names

  • Selago dinteri
  • Dinter's Selago
  • Dinter's Cape Honeysuckle


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Description

Selago dinteri (also called Dinter's selago, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Polygalaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in moist grassland, meadows, riverbanks, and other damp habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Selago dinteri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Selago dinteri sub. pseudodinteri Hilliard
Selago dinteri sub. dinteri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selago dinteri has small, white flowers that are borne in a spike-like cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy surface. The seedlings have a short, thin stem and a single pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago dinteri is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be planted out in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Selago dinteri

Selago dinteri is native to Namibia and can be found in the Namib Desert.

Selago dinteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago dinteri?

Selago dinteri

What is the common name of Selago dinteri?

Dinter's Selago

What type of plant is Selago dinteri?

Herbaceous perennial

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:813302-1: 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].