Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.C.Leach) Bruyns
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Stapeliads S. Africa Madagascar 1: 162 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507431
Common Names
- Blyderiverensis Huernia
- Huernia blyderiverensis
- Blyderiverensis Huernia
Synonyms
- Huernia quinta blyderiverensis L.C.Leach [unknown]
Description
Huernia blyderiverensis (also called Blyderiver Huernia, among many other common names) is a succulent native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Huernia blyderiverensis is used for ornamental purposes and is also used in traditional medicine for treating diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huernia blyderiverensis is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huernia blyderiverensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Huernia blyderiverensis
Huernia blyderiverensis is native to the rocky hills of South Africa.
Huernia blyderiverensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huernia blyderiverensis?
Huernia blyderiverensis
What is the natural habitat of Huernia blyderiverensis?
Dry grasslands
What is the flowering season of Huernia blyderiverensis?
Spring
Species in the Huernia genus
Huernia blyderiverensis,
Huernia calosticta,
Huernia lopanthera,
Huernia schneideriana,
Huernia archeri,
Huernia aspera,
Huernia boleana,
Huernia engleri,
Huernia erectiloba,
Huernia erinacea,
Huernia formosa,
Huernia hadhramautica,
Huernia hislopii,
Huernia hystrix,
Huernia keniensis,
Huernia khalidbinsultanii,
Huernia laevis,
Huernia leachii,
Huernia lenewtonii,
Huernia lodarensis,
Huernia macrocarpa,
Huernia marnieriana,
Huernia mccoyi,
Huernia nigeriana,
Huernia occulta,
Huernia oculata,
Huernia pillansii,
Huernia plowesii,
Huernia recondita,
Huernia rosea,
Huernia rubra,
Huernia similis,
Huernia somalica,
Huernia urceolata,
Huernia verekeri,
Huernia volkartii,
Huernia witzenbergensis,
Huernia zebrina,
Huernia humpatana,
Huernia barbata,
Huernia transvaalensis,
Huernia distincta,
Huernia humilis,
Huernia reticulata,
Huernia thureti,
Huernia loeseneriana,
Huernia stapelioides,
Huernia concinna,
Huernia kirkii,
Huernia longituba,
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,