Curio sulcicalyx

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Curio sulcicalyx
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Curio
Species:
C. sulcicalyx
Binomial name
Curio sulcicalyx
(N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath (1999)[1]

Curio sulcicalyx is a small succulent plant in the family Asteraceae that is native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa.

Description[edit]

It is only 4 inches (10cm) tall and has tuberous roots, with dark green leaves that would have short white hairs. Flowers are white to mauve and may be yellow, which appear in spring.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Curio sulcicalyx (N.E.Br.) P V.Heath (accepted name) Category of Life: Curio sulcicalyx
  2. ^ Curio sulcicalyx World of Succulents