Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter) P.V.Heath
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Calyx 6(2): 54 (1999): (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087665
Common Names
- Curio herreanus
- Herran's Curio
- Herran's Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio herreianus Dinter [unknown]
- Kleinia herreiana (Dinter) Merxm. [unknown]
Description
Curio herreanus (also called 'Silver-leaved Curio', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has silver-green leaves. Its flowers are yellow and it is found in rocky and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Curio herreanus is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used to make a tea. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Curio herreanus is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Curio herreanus is a succulent perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings or by division in spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.
Where to Find Curio herreanus
Curio herreanus is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Curio herreanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curio herreanus?
Curio herreanus
What is the common name of Curio herreanus?
Herrean Curio
What is the natural habitat of Curio herreanus?
Dry grassland and scrubland 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,