Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kleinioides
ID:
23345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) M.Taylor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1940: 61 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022674



Common Names

  • Kleinia kleinioides
  • Kleinioides Star-Cactus
  • Kleinioides Star Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Notonia kleinioides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Senecio kleinioides Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Kleinia violacea A.Berger [unknown]
  • Senecio kleinioides Kunth [unknown]

Description

Kleinia kleinioides (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia kleinioides is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ornamental plant and to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kleinia kleinioides has small, yellow flower heads that are arranged in flat-topped clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia kleinioides is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division of the root clump.

Where to Find Kleinia kleinioides

Kleinia kleinioides is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and North Africa.

Kleinia kleinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia kleinioides?

Kleinia kleinioides

What is the common name of Kleinia kleinioides?

Kleinia

What is the habitat of Kleinia kleinioides?

Open woods, meadows, and grasslands

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-121913: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Mary Ruth Fussel Jackson Taylor (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Taylor' in the authors string.