Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sellowianus
ID:
899859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, I: 90 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899194

Common Names

  • Cnidoscolus sellowianus
  • Sellow's Bullnettle
  • Sellow's Cnidoscolus

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Description

Cnidoscolus sellowianus (also called Sellow's Needle-spine, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidoscolus sellowianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidoscolus sellowianus is a small, white to pinkish-white flower, while the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and long with a thin, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidoscolus sellowianus is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Cnidoscolus sellowianus

Cnidoscolus sellowianus can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Cnidoscolus genus

Cnidoscolus aculeatissimus, Cnidoscolus adenochlamys, Cnidoscolus aequatoriensis, Cnidoscolus albibracteatus, Cnidoscolus aurelii, Cnidoscolus byssinus, Cnidoscolus cajamarcensis, Cnidoscolus calcareus, Cnidoscolus calyptratus, Cnidoscolus cervii, Cnidoscolus conicus, Cnidoscolus halteris, Cnidoscolus inaequalis, Cnidoscolus liesneri, Cnidoscolus lombardii, Cnidoscolus longibracteatus, Cnidoscolus magni-gerdtii, Cnidoscolus piranii, Cnidoscolus pteroneurus, Cnidoscolus spathulatus, Cnidoscolus tridentifer, Cnidoscolus urentissimus, Cnidoscolus beckii, Cnidoscolus minarum, Cnidoscolus mitis, Cnidoscolus monsanto, Cnidoscolus pavonianus, Cnidoscolus graminifolius, Cnidoscolus guatimalensis, Cnidoscolus hypokerinus, Cnidoscolus populifolius, Cnidoscolus rupestris, Cnidoscolus megacanthus, Cnidoscolus egregius, Cnidoscolus sinaloensis, Cnidoscolus adenoblepharus, Cnidoscolus fimbriatus, Cnidoscolus orientensis, Cnidoscolus ceballosii, Cnidoscolus rzedowskii, Cnidoscolus calyptrodontus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Cnidoscolus acrandrus, Cnidoscolus albidus, Cnidoscolus albomaculatus, Cnidoscolus angustidens, Cnidoscolus appendiculatus, Cnidoscolus autlanensis, Cnidoscolus bahianus, Cnidoscolus basiacanthus,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.