Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
498034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heenan

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25: 133 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497366

Common Names

  • Selliera rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Selliera
  • Rotundifolia Gentian

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Description

Selliera rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Selliera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a rosette of leaves with a green hue, and its flowers are a white color. It typically grows in moist soils and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Selliera rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selliera rotundifolia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selliera rotundifolia is a perennial native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Selliera rotundifolia

Selliera rotundifolia can be found in New Zealand.

Selliera rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selliera rotundifolia?

Selliera rotundifolia

What is the common name of Selliera rotundifolia?

Round-leaved Selliera

What is the natural habitat of Selliera rotundifolia?

Selliera rotundifolia is native to New Zealand

Species in the Selliera genus

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,