Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbertonica
ID:
91654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Burtt Davy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 569 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090983



Common Names

  • Barberton Kleinia
  • Barberton's Kleinia
  • Barberton Star-flower


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Synonyms

  • Senecio barbertonicus Klatt [unknown]

Description

Kleinia barbertonica (also called 'Barberton Kleinia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and on coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia barbertonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kleinia barbertonica has small yellow flowers with 5-6 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia barbertonica is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Kleinia barbertonica

Kleinia barbertonica is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.

Kleinia barbertonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia barbertonica?

Kleinia barbertonica

What is the family of Kleinia barbertonica?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Kleinia barbertonica?

Barberton kleinia

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

Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227359-1: Based on the initial data import