Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
procera
ID:
496083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 52: 361 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495415



Common Names

  • Selago procera
  • Tall Selago
  • Procera Selago


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Description

Selago procera (also called Tall Selago, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in alpine meadows, along streams and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Selago procera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selago procera is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white tip. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago procera is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Selago procera

Selago procera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Selago procera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago procera?

Selago procera

What is the common name of Selago procera?

Tall Selago

What type of plant is Selago procera?

Herb

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:985664-1: 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].