Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
namaquensis
ID:
1104510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 68: 102 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103848

Common Names

  • Huernia namaquensis
  • Namaqua Huernia
  • Namaqua Starfish Flower

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Description

Huernia namaquensis (also called Namaqua Huernia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia namaquensis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a good source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Huernia namaquensis are star-shaped and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Huernia namaquensis

Huernia namaquensis can be found in Namibia.

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,

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