The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network

Species

Kleinia repens

Etymology

repens: from Latin repere meaning to creep, means creeping

Authority

Kleinia repens Haw.

Family

Asteraceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites

Similar Taxa

None. Also known in New Zealand as Senecio serpens G.B.Rowley

Flowering

Throught out the year

Flower Colours

Yellow

Fruiting

Seed not formed.

Year Naturalised

1988

Origin

South Africa.

Reason for Introduction

Horticultural.

Control Techniques

Best buried at depth or allowed to fully dry out before being burnt (this is the preferred method of control).

Life Cycle and Dispersal

Long-lived, perennial succulent herb. Reproduces asexually - viable seed not formed. Wind dispersed. Apparently only one clone exists in New Zealand, this is self incompatible so seed is not formed. Spread mainly through careless disposal of garden waste. An uncommon cultivation escape.

Tolerances

Very drought resistant. Can tolerate salt water immersion for up to one month.

This page last updated on 5 Jun 2014