Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbifer
ID:
1409654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Eggli

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 23: 23. 2017 [18 Dec 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422119



Common Names

  • Curio corymbifer
  • Corymbifer Curio
  • Curio Corymb-Bearing


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Description

Curio corymbifer (also called 'Corymbifer Curio' and 'Corymbifer Daisy', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and simple, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Curio corymbifer has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curio corymbifer has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio corymbifer is an annual that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 5 and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Curio corymbifer

Curio corymbifer is native to tropical Africa.

Curio corymbifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio corymbifer?

Curio corymbifer

What is the common name of Curio corymbifer?

Corymb-bearing daisy

What is the natural habitat of Curio corymbifer?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, sunny areas.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.