Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
butleri
ID:
83914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos & T.A.McCoy

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 55(3): 72 (71-74; photogrs.) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083243



Common Names

  • Kleinia butleri
  • Butler's Kleinia
  • Butler Kleinia


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Description

Kleinia butleri (also called 'Butler's Kleinia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It grows up to 2 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia butleri is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in rock gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kleinia butleri has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia butleri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Kleinia butleri

Kleinia butleri is native to the Canary Islands, specifically in the provinces of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Kleinia butleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia butleri?

Kleinia butleri

What is the common name of Kleinia butleri?

Butler's Kleinia

What is the natural habitat of Kleinia butleri?

Dry, rocky areas of the Canary Islands

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

John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
Thomas A. McCoy (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.A.McCoy' in the authors string.