Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scabribractea
ID:
496051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Tribe Selagineae : 107 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495383



Common Names

  • Selago Scabribractea
  • Scabribractea Selago
  • Scabribractea Broom


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Description

Selago scabribractea (also called 'Rough-bracted Selago', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers with rough-textured bracts. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Selago scabribractea is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and has medicinal properties that can help treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Selago scabribractea are small, bell-shaped, and yellow in color. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago scabribractea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Selago scabribractea

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

Selago scabribractea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago scabribractea?

Selago scabribractea

What is the common name of Selago scabribractea?

Scabribractea Selago

What is the natural habitat of Selago scabribractea?

Selago scabribractea is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, sandy 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:1009629-1: 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].