Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
zuluensis
ID:
496012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 52: 361 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495344

Common Names

  • Selago zuluensis
  • Zuluensis Selago
  • Zulu Selago

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Description

Selago zuluensis (also called 'Zulu Selago', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 1 meter. Its leaves are simple, lanceolate, and have a glossy green color. Its flowers are yellow-green in color, and arranged in dense clusters. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Selago zuluensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selago zuluensis is a yellow-orange color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selago zuluensis is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Selago zuluensis

Selago zuluensis is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas.

Selago zuluensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selago zuluensis?

Selago zuluensis

Where is Selago zuluensis native to?

South Africa

What is the growth habit of Selago zuluensis?

Evergreen shrub

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:985666-1: 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].