diff --git a/nicegui/elements/select.py b/nicegui/elements/select.py
index 1b381308a..b98de5d53 100644
--- a/nicegui/elements/select.py
+++ b/nicegui/elements/select.py
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ def __init__(self,
                  ) -> None:
         """Dropdown Selection
 
+        This element is based on Quasar's `QSelect <https://quasar.dev/vue-components/select>`_ component.
+
         The options can be specified as a list of values, or as a dictionary mapping values to labels.
         After manipulating the options, call `update()` to update the options in the UI.