Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
beukmanii
ID:
725133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Lückh.) G.D.Rowley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Repert. Pl. Succ. 27: 4 (1976 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724466

Common Names

  • Hoodiapelia beukmanii
  • Beukman's Hoodiapelia
  • Beukman Hoodiapelia

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Description

Hoodiapelia beukmanii (also called Beukman'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

Hoodiapelia beukmanii 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 Hoodiapelia beukmanii 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

Hoodiapelia beukmanii 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 Hoodiapelia beukmanii

Hoodiapelia beukmanii can be found in South Africa.

Hoodiapelia beukmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoodiapelia beukmanii?

Hoodiapelia beukmanii

What type of plant is Hoodiapelia beukmanii?

A succulent

Where is Hoodiapelia beukmanii native to?

South Africa

Species in the Hoodiapelia 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

Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
Carl August Lückhoff (1914-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Lückh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98357-1: Based on the initial data import