Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
archeri
ID:
79915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Compton) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Calyx 5(4): 136 (1997): (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079244



Common Names

  • Archer's Curio
  • Curio Archeri
  • Archer's Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Kleinia archeri Compton [unknown]
  • Senecio toxotis C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Senecio archeri (Compton) H.Jacobsen [illegitimate]

Description

Curio archeri (also called Archer's Senecio, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with long, thin, blue-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Curio archeri is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and small yellow flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas, as it is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curio archeri has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio archeri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Curio archeri

Curio archeri is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grassland, scrubland, and open woodlands.

Curio archeri FAQ

What is the common name of Curio archeri?

Archer's Senecio

What type of plant is Curio archeri?

A succulent

Where is Curio archeri native to?

South Africa

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997622-1: Based on the initial data import