Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolius
ID:
31275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Calyx 6(2): 54 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030604



Common Names

  • Curio cuneifolius
  • Wedge-Leaved Curio
  • Cuneifolius Curio


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Synonyms

  • Kleinia cuneifolia (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia cuneifolia L. [unknown]

Description

Curio cuneifolius (also called wedgeleaf curio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Curio cuneifolius has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Curio cuneifolius is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round shaped and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio cuneifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in spring or early summer. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant in spring or early summer and plant it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it is established.

Where to Find Curio cuneifolius

Curio cuneifolius is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Curio cuneifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio cuneifolius?

Curio cuneifolius

What is the common name of Curio cuneifolius?

Wedge-leaved curio

Where is Curio cuneifolius 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.