Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rowleyanus
ID:
42004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Jacobsen) P.V.Heath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Calyx 6(2): 55 (1999), as 'roeleanu (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041333

Common Names

  • Rowleyanus Curio
  • Rowleyanus's Curio
  • Rowleyanus's String of Bananas

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Synonyms

  • Senecio rowleyanus H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Curio rowleyanus rowleyanus [unknown]
  • Kleinia rowleyana (H.Jacobsen) G.Kunkel [unknown]
  • Curio rowleyanus marmoratus P.V.Heath [unknown]

Description

Curio rowleyanus (also called String of Pearls, among many other common names) is a succulent native to South Africa. It grows in rocky areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and round, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Curio rowleyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curio rowleyanus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curio rowleyanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Curio rowleyanus

Curio rowleyanus is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Curio rowleyanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curio rowleyanus?

Curio rowleyanus

What is the natural habitat of Curio rowleyanus?

It is native to the dry grasslands of South Africa

What are the characteristics of Curio rowleyanus?

It is a succulent shrub with yellow flowers and thick, fleshy leaves

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

Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.