Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schinz) Plowes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Asklepios 56: 9 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724455
Common Names
- Hoodia pedicellata
- Pedicellate Hoodia
- Pedicellated Hoodia
Description
Hoodia pedicellata (also called Long-stalked 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 pedicellata 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hoodia pedicellata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoodia pedicellata 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 pedicellata
Hoodia pedicellata can be found in Namibia and Angola.
Hoodia pedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoodia pedicellata?
Hoodia pedicellata
What type of plant is Hoodia pedicellata?
A succulent
Where is Hoodia pedicellata native to?
South Africa
Species in the Hoodia genus
Hoodia currorii,
Hoodia mossamedensis,
Hoodia parviflora,
Hoodia pedicellata,
Hoodia dregei,
Hoodia juttae,
Hoodia ruschii,
Hoodia gordonii,
Hoodia alstonii,
Hoodia flava,
Hoodia officinalis,
Hoodia pilifera,
Hoodia triebneri,
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,