Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
currorii
ID:
725108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 665 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724441

Common Names

  • Hoodia currorii
  • Curry's Hoodia
  • Curry Hoodia

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Description

Hoodia currorii (also called Curror's Hoodia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to southern Africa. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in deserts and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoodia currorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoodia currorii sub. lugardii (N.E.Br.) Bruyns
Hoodia currorii sub. currorii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoodia currorii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoodia currorii is a succulent plant that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Mexico and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas. It is easily propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Hoodia currorii

Hoodia currorii can be found in Namibia and South Africa.

Hoodia currorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoodia currorii?

Hoodia currorii

What type of plant is Hoodia currorii?

A succulent

Where is Hoodia currorii native to?

South Africa

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2853039: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.