Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
humpatana
ID:
747238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 76: 585 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746571

Common Names

  • Huernia humpatana
  • Humpatana Starfish Plant
  • Humpatana Huernia

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Description

Huernia humpatana (also called Humpatana Huernia, Huernia humpatana, or Huernia humpatana var. humpatana, 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 tropical and subtropical climates. It is a succulent perennial with thick, fleshy stems and small, star-shaped yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia humpatana is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Huernia humpatana are yellow and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huernia humpatana is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach flowering size.

Where to Find Huernia humpatana

Huernia humpatana can be found in South Africa and Namibia.

Huernia humpatana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia humpatana?

Huernia humpatana

What is the natural habitat of Huernia humpatana?

Huernia humpatana is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the western United States.

What is the flowering season of Huernia humpatana?

Huernia humpatana typically flowers during the summer months.

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,