Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articulata
ID:
87992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Haw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Succ. : 315 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087321



Common Names

  • Kleinia articulata
  • Articulated Kleinia
  • Jointed Kleinia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio articulatus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cacalia articulata L.f. [unknown]
  • Cacalia articularis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cacalia laciniata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Curio articulatus articulatus [unknown]
  • Senecio articulatus articulatus [unknown]
  • Curio articulatus articulatus [unknown]
  • Curio articulatus (L.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Curio articulatus globosus (G.D.Rowley) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cacalia acetosellifolia Jacq. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cacalia runcinata Lam. [unknown]
  • Curio articulatus variegatus P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Senecio articulatus globosus [deprecated]

Description

Kleinia articulata (also called Jointed Stem, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia articulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kleinia articulata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia articulata is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in full sun. They can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Kleinia articulata

Kleinia articulata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Kleinia articulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia articulata?

Kleinia articulata

What is the common name of Kleinia articulata?

Jointed Kleinia

What is the natural habitat of Kleinia articulata?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

Species in the Kleinia genus

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-43688: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.