Curio citriformis (G.D.Rowley) P.V.Heath

Species

Angiosperms > Asterales > Asteraceae > Curio

Characteristics

Cushion-like succulent to 10 cm, from creeping rhizomes. Leaves compressed-fusiform, glaucous. Flower heads discoid, 1 or 2 on terminal, naked peduncles, creamy yellow.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.8
Root system rhizome
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Environment

Light -
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Soil texture 7-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

Usage

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Cultivation

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Images

Curio citriformis unspecified picture

Distribution

Curio citriformis world distribution map, present in Namibia and South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997627-1
WFO ID wfo-0000025428
COL ID 32KFJ
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Senecio citriformis Curio citriformis