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Curio herreanus (Dinter) P.V.Heath
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Senecio herreanus Dinter |
| Common Name: | Gooseberry, String of Beads |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Succulent Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Africa |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent with trailing stems. |
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| Foliage | Thick, football-shaped leaves (1 cm long) are arranged in long, trailing stems. Shiny, light green leaves have a transparent area that allows light to penetrate the leaf interior, maximizing photosynthesis by allowing the inner cells to also conduct photosynthesis. |
| Flowers | Compound flowers are composed of white, tubular flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical) |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular, Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Compound Head / Capitulum |
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Others
| Master ID | 30385 |
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| Species ID | 4694 |
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