Seddera retusa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
915135
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.R.Mill
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 205 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914470
Common Names
- Seddera retusa
- Retuse Seddera
- Retuse Tree-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Seddera retusa (also called Retuse seddera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with slender, erect stems. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in rocky hillsides and dry riverbeds.
Uses & Benefits
Seddera retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seddera retusa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Seddera retusa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.
Where to Find Seddera retusa
Seddera retusa is native to Ethiopia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Seddera retusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seddera retusa?
Seddera retusa
What type of plant is Seddera retusa?
A shrub
Where does Seddera retusa grow?
In tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Seddera genus
Seddera bracteata, Seddera cinerea, Seddera erlangeriana, Seddera evolvuloides, Seddera glomerata, Seddera hallieri, Seddera intermedia, Seddera micrantha, Seddera pedunculata, Seddera secundiflora, Seddera simmonsii, Seddera hadramautica, Seddera madagascariensis, Seddera namibica, Seddera ogadenensis, Seddera retusa, Seddera rhodantha, Seddera velutina, Seddera repens, Seddera virgata, Seddera capensis, Seddera suffruticosa, Seddera schizantha, Seddera bagshawei, Seddera latifolia, Seddera humilis, Seddera arabica, Seddera hirsuta,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100678-1: Based on the initial data import