Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) van Jaarsv.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 64: 145 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344031
Description
Curio muirii (also called Muir's curio, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m tall, with long, narrow, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Curio muirii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Curio muirii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Curio muirii is propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and warmth for successful propagation.
Where to Find Curio muirii
Curio muirii is native to the tropical rainforests of India and Myanmar.
Curio muirii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curio muirii?
Curio muirii
What type of plant is Curio muirii?
It is a succulent
Where is Curio muirii found?
It is found 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,