Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
726320

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 128 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725653

Common Names

  • Huernia laevis
  • Star Flower
  • Carrion Flower

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Description

Huernia laevis (also called Smooth Star Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Kenya and Tanzania. It is a succulent, perennial herb with a single stem and star-shaped flowers with five pointed petals. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia laevis 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 laevis has yellow, 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 laevis 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 laevis

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

Huernia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia laevis?

Huernia laevis

What type of plant is Huernia laevis?

A succulent

Where is Huernia laevis 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,