Status:
valid
Authors:
(van Jaarsv. & A.E.van Wyk) J.C.Manning
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 43(1): 93 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336775
Common Names
- Curio pondoensis
- Pondoensis Curio
- Pondoensis Rein Orchid
Description
Curio pondoensis (also called Curio pondoensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall, with a single stem or several stems branching from the base. It is native to southern Africa, from South Africa north to Mozambique. It grows in dry bushland, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Curio pondoensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Curio pondoensis has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Curio pondoensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the shrub is relatively easy to care for and requires minimal pruning.
Where to Find Curio pondoensis
Curio pondoensis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical forests, often near streams.
Curio pondoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curio pondoensis?
Curio pondoensis
What is the common name of Curio pondoensis?
Pondo Curio
What is the natural range of Curio pondoensis?
Eastern 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,