Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 909 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103406
Common Names
- Huernia Piersii
- Piers' Huernia
- Piers' Starfish Flower
Description
Huernia piersii (also called Piers' Huernia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky, arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Huernia piersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huernia piersii is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huernia piersii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Huernia piersii
Huernia piersii is native to Ethiopia and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is a succulent plant.
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,