Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
496034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 24: 175 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495366



Common Names

  • Selago Welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Selago
  • Welwitsch's Broom


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Description

Selago welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Selago, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Selago welwitschii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Selago welwitschii var. holubii (Rolfe) Brenan
Selago welwitschii var. australis Hilliard
Selago welwitschii var. welwitschii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selago welwitschii is a white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago welwitschii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Where to Find Selago welwitschii

Selago welwitschii is native to Angola and can be found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Selago welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago welwitschii?

Selago welwitschii

What is the common name of Selago welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Selago

What is the natural habitat of Selago welwitschii?

Selago welwitschii 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

Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813472-1: 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].