Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ficoides
ID:
46868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046197



Common Names

  • Curio Ficoides
  • Curio Plant
  • Klippdoring


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Synonyms

  • Senecio ficoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Kleinia ficoides Haw. [unknown]
  • Cacalia ficoides L. [unknown]
  • Cacalia dulcis Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Curio ficoides (also called Wild Fig, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Curio ficoides is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Curio ficoides is a yellow-green color and has a star-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio ficoides is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Curio ficoides

Curio ficoides is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands.

Curio ficoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio ficoides?

Curio ficoides

What is the common name of Curio ficoides?

Ficoides Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Curio ficoides?

Dry, rocky slopes in 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.