Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grantii
ID:
1079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 125: t. 7691 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000408



Common Names

  • Kleinia grantii
  • Grant's Kleinia
  • Grant's Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Notonia coccinea Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Senecio phellorrhizus Muschl. [unknown]
  • Kleinia coccinea A.Berger [unknown]
  • Senecio longipes Baker [unknown]
  • Senecio longipes longipes [unknown]
  • Notonia bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Senecio sempervivus grantii (Oliv. & Hiern) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Notonia grantii Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Senecio coccineus (Oliv. & Hiern) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Notoniopsis grantii (Oliv. & Hiern) B.Nord. [unknown]
  • Senecio grantii (Oliv. & Hiern) Zonn. [unknown]
  • Notonia semperviva (Forssk.) Asch. [unknown]
  • Senecio coccineus (Oliv. & Hiern) Muschl. [deprecated]
  • Senecio coccineiflorus G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Notoniopsis coccinea (Oliv. & Hiern) B.Nord. [unknown]

Description

Kleinia grantii (also called Grant's Kleinia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has a thick, woody stem and small, fleshy leaves. It grows in rocky areas and in dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia grantii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat various ailments. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kleinia grantii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia grantii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Kleinia grantii

Kleinia grantii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Kleinia grantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia grantii?

Kleinia grantii

What is the common name of Kleinia grantii?

Grant's Kleinia

What is the natural habitat of Kleinia grantii?

Kleinia grantii is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,

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