Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
boleana
ID:
726300

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Gilbert

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 47: 10 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725633

Common Names

  • Huernia boleana
  • Bole's Huernia
  • Huernia of Ethiopia

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Description

Huernia boleana (also called Boleana Huernia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry habitats. The plant has a woody stem with succulent leaves and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia boleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huernia boleana has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huernia boleana can be propagated by taking stem cuttings from mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Huernia boleana

Huernia boleana can be found in South Africa.

Huernia boleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia boleana?

Huernia boleana

What type of plant is Huernia boleana?

A succulent

Where is Huernia boleana native to?

Southern Africa

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,