Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picticaulis
ID:
131298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.R.O.Bally) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 927 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130627



Common Names

  • Kleinia Picticaulis
  • Plecticaulis Kleinia
  • Kleinia picticaulis


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Synonyms

  • Senecio picticaulis P.R.O.Bally [unknown]
  • Notonia picticaulis (P.R.O.Bally) Agnew [unknown]
  • Senecio subulatus (P.R.O.Bally) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Notonia subulata P.R.O.Bally [unknown]
  • Senecio picticaulis picticaulis [unknown]
  • Senecio subulatifolius G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Notoniopsis picticaulis (P.R.O.Bally) B.Nord. [unknown]
  • Notonia picticaulis (P.R.O.Bally) Agnew. [deprecated]

Description

Kleinia picticaulis (also called Star Cactus, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with a single stem and a rosette of leaves at the top. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia picticaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kleinia picticaulis is a yellow-green daisy with a long stem and a spiny head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, spiny rosettes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia picticaulis is a succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, dry place until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a larger pot and given regular water and fertilizer.

Where to Find Kleinia picticaulis

Kleinia picticaulis is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Kleinia picticaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia picticaulis?

Kleinia picticaulis

What is the common name of Kleinia picticaulis?

Painted-Stem Kleinia

What is the natural habitat of Kleinia picticaulis?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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-91520: Based on the initial data import
Peter René Oscar Bally (1895-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.R.O.Bally' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.