Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
64287

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063616



Common Names

  • Curio repens
  • Repens Curio
  • Repens Curio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio repens (L.) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Kleinia repens Haw. [unknown]
  • Senecio repens Baill. [unknown]
  • Cacalia glauca Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cacalia repens L. [unknown]
  • Senecio succulentus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Kleinia repens L. [unknown]
  • Senecio serpens G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Notonia glauca S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Curio repens (also called 'Creeping Curio', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Curio repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Curio repens is yellow and tubular, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio repens is a perennial succulent native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or summer.

Where to Find Curio repens

Curio repens is native to the Fynbos ecoregion of South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the provinces of Western Cape and Eastern Cape.

Curio repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio repens?

Curio repens

What type of plant is Curio repens?

It is an evergreen perennial succulent

Where does Curio repens originate from?

It is 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997629-1: Based on the initial data import