Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
klattii
ID:
68520

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 49 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067849



Common Names

  • Klatt's Steiractinia
  • Steiractinia
  • Klatt's Steiractinia


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Synonyms

  • Perymenium klattii B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Steiractinia klattii (also called Klatt's Steiractinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in temperate grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Steiractinia klattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Steiractinia klattii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steiractinia klattii is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Steiractinia klattii

Steiractinia klattii can be found in the Canary Islands.

Steiractinia klattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steiractinia klattii?

Steiractinia klattii

What is the family of Steiractinia klattii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Steiractinia klattii?

Grasslands

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-24710: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.