Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
726310

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Leach

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Excelsa 12: 95 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725643

Common Names

  • Huernia formosa
  • Beautiful Huernia
  • Huernia of South Africa

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Description

Huernia formosa (also called Formosa 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 formosa 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 formosa has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huernia formosa is an evergreen, perennial climber that is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Huernia formosa

Huernia formosa is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and dry savannahs.

Huernia formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia formosa?

Huernia formosa

What type of plant is Huernia formosa?

A succulent

Where is Huernia formosa 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,