Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
726346

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 265 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725679

Common Names

  • Huernia similis
  • Similar Huernia
  • Star Flower

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Description

Huernia similis (also called Similar Huernia, 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 similis 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 similis has a solitary flower with five petals that are white to pinkish in color. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, white, and have five pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huernia similis 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 similis

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

Huernia similis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia similis?

Huernia similis

What is the common name of Huernia similis?

Similar Huernia

What is the natural habitat of Huernia similis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in South 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,

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