Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Tribe Selagineae : 168 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246086
Common Names
- Selago lilacina
- Lilac Selago
- Lilac Cape Honeysuckle
Description
Selago lilacina (also called lilac selago, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Polygalaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in moist grassland, meadows, riverbanks, and other damp habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Selago lilacina is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Selago lilacina has small, purple flowers that are borne in a spike-like cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy surface. The seedlings have a short, thin stem and a single pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Selago lilacina is a semi-aquatic plant that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the water.
Where to Find Selago lilacina
Selago lilacina is native to South Africa and can be found in the Cape Floristic Region.
Selago lilacina FAQ
What is the scientific name?
Selago lilacina
What is the common name?
Lilacina Selago
What is the natural habitat?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009635-1: 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].