Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) C.D.Adams
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 6: 150. 1961
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117034
Common Names
- Clifford's Kleinia
- Clifford Kleinia
- Clifford's Star-flower
Description
Kleinia cliffordiana (also called Clifford's Kleinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes. It is a perennial herb, with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are pinnately divided, and the flowers are yellow and borne in a capitulum.
Uses & Benefits
Kleinia cliffordiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kleinia cliffordiana is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kleinia cliffordiana is a perennial succulent native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Kleinia cliffordiana
Kleinia cliffordiana can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Kleinia cliffordiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kleinia cliffordiana?
Kleinia cliffordiana
What type of plant is Kleinia cliffordiana?
Kleinia cliffordiana is a succulent
Where is Kleinia cliffordiana found?
Kleinia cliffordiana is found in South Africa
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,