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
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.
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 Orthosia genus
Orthosia congesta,
Orthosia eichleri,
Orthosia mollis,
Orthosia loandensis,
Orthosia cassythoides,
Orthosia ellemanniae,
Orthosia scoparia,
Orthosia arenosa,
Orthosia itatiaiensis,
Orthosia tarmensis,
Orthosia urceolata,
Orthosia virgata,
Orthosia multiflora,
Orthosia umbrosa,
Orthosia stenophylla,
Orthosia dusenii,
Orthosia extra-axillaris,
Orthosia glaberrima,
Orthosia misera,
Orthosia ramosa,
Orthosia rubens,
Orthosia smaragdina,
Orthosia stipitata,
Orthosia cynanchoides,
Orthosia woodii,
Orthosia guilleminiana,
Orthosia pearcei,
Orthosia bonplandiana,
Orthosia calycina,
Orthosia cardozoi,
Orthosia henriqueana,
Orthosia meridensis,
Orthosia parviflora,
Orthosia pubescens,
Orthosia selloana,
Orthosia stannardii,
Orthosia ventensis,
Orthosia angustifolia,
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,