Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
496843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Tribe Selagineae : 82 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496175



Common Names

  • Neglected Selago
  • Forgotten Selago
  • Unnoticed Selago


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Description

Selago neglecta (also called Neglected Selago, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has white, tubular flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found in dry, sunny locations, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Selago neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selago neglecta is a small, white flower with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago neglecta can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Selago neglecta

Selago neglecta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Selago neglecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago neglecta?

Selago neglecta

What is the common name of Selago neglecta?

Neglected Selago

What is the natural habitat of Selago neglecta?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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:1009617-1: 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].