Details of Genus: Kleinia Mill. (1754)
ID: 2452
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# spp.: 56 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Asteraceae
Family ja: キク
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Asteroideae: Tribe Senecioneae: Subtribe Senecioninae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 22 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent to Indo-China
Description en: Genus of 40 species of succulent perennials, closely related to Senecio, from lowlands and mountains in tropical Africa, N.W. Africa, the Canary Islands, southern Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. Many species have tuberous roots and prostrate to upright, cylindrical to angular stems, with flat or cylindrical, succulent, usually entire leaves. Colourful, thistle-like flowerheads appear singly or in branched, terminal or axillary corymbs in summer. Where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 20°C (68°F), or take cuttings, in spring or summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to scale insects.
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2026-02-22 12:08 by hkokubun@mac.com
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| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Asteraceae | キク科 | Subfamily Asteroideae: Tribe Senecioneae: Subtribe Senecioninae | 56 | Show |
| PB2 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Subfamily Asteroideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Subfamily Asteroideae | Show |