Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
verna
ID:
1242809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 55: 227 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242147

Common Names

  • Verna Selago
  • Selago verna
  • Selago

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Description

Selago verna (also called Verna, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in moist forests and along the edges of rivers. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Selago verna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selago verna has a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Selago verna: This species is best propagated by cuttings. It can also be propagated by division. It is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It prefers a temperature range of 18-26°C and a light intensity of 0.3-0.5 watts per litre. It is best grown in an aquarium with plenty of surface agitation.

Where to Find Selago verna

Selago verna can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Selago verna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago verna?

Selago verna

What is the common name of Selago verna?

Spring Selago

What is the natural habitat of Selago verna?

It is found in moist grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed 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:1002130-1: 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].