Kleinia triantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triantha
ID:
125443
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Fl. Somala 2: 268 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124772
Common Names
- Kleinia
- Crown of Thorns
- Star of Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kleinia triantha (also called Three-Lobed Kleinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has three-lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Kleinia triantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kleinia triantha is a small, yellow-green flower head with yellow disc florets. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, single-seeded fruit that does not open at maturity. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kleinia triantha is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Kleinia triantha
Kleinia triantha is found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Kleinia triantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kleinia triantha?
Kleinia triantha
What type of plant is Kleinia triantha?
It is a shrub
Where is Kleinia triantha found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
What are the characteristics of Kleinia triantha?
It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves
What is the flowering period of Kleinia triantha?
It flowers from April to June
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-85865: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.