Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talinoides
ID:
94766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094095



Common Names

  • Talinoides Curio
  • Curio talinoides
  • Talinoides Curio Daisy


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Description

Curio talinoides (also called Talinum curioides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Curio talinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Curio talinoides var. talinoides
Curio talinoides var. aizoides (DC.) P.V.Heath
Curio talinoides var. mandraliscae (Tineo) P.V.Heath
Curio talinoides var. chordifolius (Hook.f.) P.V.Heath

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Curio talinoides is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio talinoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Curio talinoides

Curio talinoides is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Curio talinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio talinoides?

Curio talinoides

What is the common name of Curio talinoides?

Curio-like Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Curio talinoides?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-50301: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.