Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulgens
ID:
116723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 92: t. 5590 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116052



Common Names

  • Kleinia fulgens
  • Fulgent Kleinia
  • Fulgent Senecio


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Description

Kleinia fulgens (also called red kleinia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with bright red flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia fulgens is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kleinia fulgens is a single, yellow-orange, daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a white-gray pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of silvery-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia fulgens is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, offsets, or seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Feed with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Kleinia fulgens

Kleinia fulgens can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Kleinia fulgens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia fulgens?

Kleinia fulgens

What is the natural habitat of Kleinia fulgens?

It is native to South Africa.

What are the uses of Kleinia fulgens?

It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.

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-7747: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.