Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
selloana
ID:
1285982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Liede & Meve

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 209 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285320

Common Names

  • Orthosia selloana
  • Sello's Orthosia
  • Selloana Orthosia

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Description

Orthosia selloana (also called Sello's Orthosia, among many other common names) is a moth native to North America. It has a wingspan of 2-4 cm and its wings are grayish-brown with white spots. It is found in wooded areas, in moist and shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosia selloana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthosia selloana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosia selloana is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Orthosia selloana

Orthosia selloana can be found in Central and South America.

Orthosia selloana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosia selloana?

Orthosia selloana

What is the common name of Orthosia selloana?

Sello's orthosia

What type of plant is Orthosia selloana?

Herb

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50327309: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.