Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) P.V.Heath
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Calyx 6(2): 54 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046197
Common Names
- Curio Ficoides
- Curio Plant
- Klippdoring
Synonyms
- Senecio ficoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Kleinia ficoides Haw. [unknown]
- Cacalia ficoides L. [unknown]
- Cacalia dulcis Salisb. [unknown]
Description
Curio ficoides (also called Wild Fig, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Curio ficoides is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Curio ficoides is a yellow-green color and has a star-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Curio ficoides is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Curio ficoides
Curio ficoides is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands.
Curio ficoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curio ficoides?
Curio ficoides
What is the common name of Curio ficoides?
Ficoides Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Curio ficoides?
Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa
Species in the Curio genus
Curio hallianus,
Curio sulcicalyx,
Curio citriformis,
Curio radicans,
Curio cuneifolius,
Curio rowleyanus,
Curio ficoides,
Curio repens,
Curio archeri,
Curio herreanus,
Curio talinoides,
Curio crassulifolius,
Curio acaulis,
Curio pinguifolius,
Curio ovoideus,
Curio pondoensis,
Curio muirii,
Curio corymbifer,
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,