Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
726326

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Schweinf. ex K.Schum.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 41: 526 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725659

Common Names

  • Huernia macrocarpa
  • Star Flower
  • Carrion Flower

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Synonyms

  • Stapelia macrocarpa A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Huernia macrocarpa (also called Starfish Flower, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial plant native to Southern Africa. It has a basal rosette of fleshy, triangular leaves and produces star-shaped flowers with five white petals and a yellow center. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa sub. harerghensis M.G.Gilbert
Huernia macrocarpa sub. macrocarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huernia macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa

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

Huernia macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia macrocarpa?

Huernia macrocarpa

What type of plant is Huernia macrocarpa?

A succulent

Where is Huernia macrocarpa 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,

References

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98787-1: Based on the initial data import