Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcicalyx
ID:
18429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Calyx 6(2): 55 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017758

Common Names

  • Curio sulcicalyx
  • Grooved Curio
  • Grooved-leaved Curio

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Synonyms

  • Senecio pusillus Dinter ex Range [unknown]
  • Othonna pusilla Dinter [unknown]
  • Kleinia pusilla (Dinter) Merxm. [unknown]
  • Senecio sulcicalyx Baker [unknown]
  • Senecio iosensis G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Kleinia pusilla Dinter ex Range [unknown]
  • Senecio klinghardtianus Dinter [unknown]
  • Senecio sulcicalyx N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Curio sulcicalyx (also called Sulcicalyx Curio, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem and its leaves are ovate, with a length of up to 5 cm. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Curio sulcicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Curio sulcicalyx is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio sulcicalyx is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Curio sulcicalyx

Curio sulcicalyx is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.

Curio sulcicalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio sulcicalyx?

Curio sulcicalyx

What type of plant is Curio sulcicalyx?

A succulent shrub

Where is Curio sulcicalyx found?

It is found in the deserts of South Africa

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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.