Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rubrosticta
ID:
1321966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plowes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 114: 11 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334420


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Description

Huernia rubrosticta (also called Red-Spotted Huernia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Africa. It has long, spiny leaves and yellow flowers with red spots. It is found in dry, sunny areas and in rocky, open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia rubrosticta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Huernia rubrosticta is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huernia rubrosticta is a succulent plant that can reach a height of 15 cm. It is best propagated by stem cuttings, which should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Huernia rubrosticta

Huernia rubrosticta is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Huernia rubrosticta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia rubrosticta?

Huernia rubrosticta

What is the common name of Huernia rubrosticta?

Red-spotted huernia

What is the natural habitat of Huernia rubrosticta?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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

Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.