Curio radicans

A member of the family Asteraceae, the asters, this species is closely related to the common string of pearls and Curio hallianus.

They are 2-3cm long, with 2 translucent lines on either side, and their shape is a tapering curved cylinder which resembles a banana.

Like other species in the genus Curio, the inflorescences are pseudanthia, clusters of many small flowers on a common receptacle.

[5] Like most members of the Curio genus, C. radicans is relatively hardy and easy to grow, making it a popular ornamental plant.

[5] This species is grown more for the color, shape, or texture of its foliage than for its blooms, which are small, white, and not very showy.

Curio radicans discoid flower
Curio radicans in Cape Town