Status:
valid
Authors:
Turrill
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 30 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725646
Common Names
- Huernia hislopii
- Star Flower
- Carrion Flower
Description
Huernia hislopii (also called Hislop's 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 hislopii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Huernia hislopii sub. robusta L.C.Leach & Plowes
Huernia hislopii sub. cashelensis (L.C.Leach & Plowes) Bruyns
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huernia hislopii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huernia hislopii is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate, remove offsets from the parent plant and plant them in a separate pot. Water the offsets regularly and keep them in a warm, dry place until they take root.
Where to Find Huernia hislopii
Huernia hislopii is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and dry savannahs.
Huernia hislopii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huernia hislopii?
Huernia hislopii
What type of plant is Huernia hislopii?
A succulent
Where is Huernia hislopii 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,