Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semperviva
ID:
91082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 339 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090411



Common Names

  • Semperviva Kleinia
  • Kleinia semperviva
  • Semperviva Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio sempervivus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cacalia semperviva Forssk. [unknown]
  • Cacalia sempervirens Vahl [unknown]
  • Senecio sempervivus sempervivus [unknown]

Description

Kleinia semperviva (also called Evergreen Senecio, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with a woody base and a hairy stem. It is native to southern Africa and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia semperviva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kleinia semperviva has yellow-green flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia semperviva is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Kleinia semperviva

Kleinia semperviva is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in rocky slopes and dry grasslands.

Kleinia semperviva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia semperviva?

Kleinia semperviva

What is the common name of Kleinia semperviva?

Everlasting kleinia

What type of plant is Kleinia semperviva?

Perennial herb

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227435-1: Based on the initial data import