Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scottii
ID:
82114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balf.f.) P.Halliday

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 39(4): t. 3897 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081443



Common Names

  • Scott's Kleinia
  • Kleinia scottii
  • Scott's Starflower


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Synonyms

  • Kleinia scotti Chiov. [unknown]
  • Senecio scottii Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Senecio longiflorus scottii (Balf.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Kleinia scottii (also called 'Scott's Kleinia', 'Scott's Star-flower', 'Scott's Star-thistle' among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, greyish-green leaves and small, white flower heads. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia scottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kleinia scottii is a small, yellow flower head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia scottii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows in a clump and has small, white daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Kleinia scottii

Kleinia scottii is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Free State provinces.

Kleinia scottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia scottii?

Kleinia scottii

What is the common name of Kleinia scottii?

Scott's Kleinia

What is the natural habitat of Kleinia scottii?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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-37990: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Patricia Halliday (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Halliday' in the authors string.