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
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.
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
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Acanthospermum australe,
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Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea buiana,
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Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
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