Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
26114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Calyx 6(2): 55 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025443



Common Names

  • Curio Radicans
  • Trailing Curio
  • Curio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio rhopalodenia Dinter [unknown]
  • Senecio adenocalyx Dinter [unknown]
  • Kleinia adenocalyx (Dinter) Merxm. [unknown]
  • Senecio gonocladus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cacalia radicans L.f. [unknown]
  • Senecio radicans Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Kleinia radicans (L.f.) Haw. [unknown]

Description

Curio radicans (also called Trailing Curio, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and long, trailing leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Curio radicans is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Curio radicans is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio radicans is a succulent native to South Africa. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or offsets. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep in a warm, bright location and water regularly. Offsets can be removed from the parent plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Curio radicans

Curio radicans is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces.

Curio radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio radicans?

Curio radicans

What is the natural habitat of Curio radicans?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Curio radicans?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

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 the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.