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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 | Shrub |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Africa |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Succulent with trailing stems. |
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 |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Little Water |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
Flower Colour(s) | White |
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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Master ID | 30385 |
Species ID | 4694 |
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