Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
117946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Calyx 5(4): 136 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117275

Common Names

  • Curio acaulis
  • Curio
  • Acaulis

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Synonyms

  • Kleinia ecklonis Harv. [unknown]
  • Kleinia acaulis acaulis [unknown]
  • Curio acaulis acaulis [unknown]
  • Senecio acaulis (L.f.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Curio acaulis burchellii (DC.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Curio acaulis ecklonis (DC.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cacalia acaulis L.f. [unknown]
  • Kleinia acaulis (L.f.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Curio acaulis (also called 'Stemless Curio', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa and found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of lobed leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. The flower head is composed of yellow flowers with lobed bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Curio acaulis is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is often used in rock gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to thrive in a variety of climates and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or in borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curio acaulis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio acaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and poor soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and deadheaded to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Curio acaulis

Curio acaulis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Curio acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio acaulis?

Curio acaulis

What is the common name of Curio acaulis?

Stemless Curio

What is the natural habitat of Curio acaulis?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997619-1: Based on the initial data import