Hoodia pilifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
1260077
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Plowes
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Asklepios 56: 10 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259415
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hoodia pilifera (also called Piliferous Hoodia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky and grassy areas. It is a shrub with small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hoodia pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and fever.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hoodia pilifera sub. annulata (N.E.Br.) BruynsHoodia pilifera sub. pillansii (N.E.Br.) Bruyns
Hoodia pilifera sub. pilifera
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoodia pilifera has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hoodia pilifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hoodia pilifera
Hoodia pilifera is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces.
Hoodia pilifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoodia pilifera?
Hoodia pilifera
Where is Hoodia pilifera found?
Hoodia pilifera is found in South Africa.
What type of soil does Hoodia pilifera prefer?
Hoodia pilifera prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
Species in the Hoodia genus
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 tro-50191687: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.