Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
71264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22(4): 424 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070593



Common Names

  • Kleinia
  • Tortuous Kleinia
  • Tortuous Senecio


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Description

Kleinia tortuosa (also called 'Tortuous Kleinia', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves that are fleshy and grey-green in color. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and desert regions.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia tortuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kleinia tortuosa is a yellow-orange, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia tortuosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Kleinia tortuosa

Kleinia tortuosa can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.

Kleinia tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia tortuosa?

Kleinia tortuosa

What is the common name of Kleinia tortuosa?

Tortuous Kleinia

What is the natural habitat of Kleinia tortuosa?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands

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-27399: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.