Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabulosa
ID:
14160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22(4): 422 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013489



Common Names

  • Sandy Kleinia
  • Sandy Daisy
  • Sandy Kleinia Plant


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Description

Kleinia sabulosa (also called Sandy Kleinia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to Africa. It has a woody stem and leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia sabulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kleinia sabulosa is a yellow daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia sabulosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Kleinia sabulosa

Kleinia sabulosa is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Kleinia sabulosa FAQ

What type of soil does Kleinia sabulosa prefer?

Kleinia sabulosa prefers sandy soil with good drainage.

What type of climate does Kleinia sabulosa prefer?

Kleinia sabulosa prefers a warm, dry climate.

How much water does Kleinia sabulosa need?

Kleinia sabulosa needs very little water.

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-113048: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.