Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
thuretii
ID:
1411706

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Cels

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
L'Hortic. Franc. (1866) 73.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424171

Common Names

  • Huernia thuretii
  • Huernia Thuretii
  • Huernia Thuretii Plant

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Description

Huernia thuretii (also called Thuret's huernia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has fleshy, green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It can be found in rocky areas and on cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia thuretii is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huernia thuretii has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huernia thuretii is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in a well-drained soil mix, in a sunny location. Water the plant sparingly, and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Huernia thuretii

Huernia thuretii can be found in the wild in South Africa.

Huernia thuretii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia thuretii?

Huernia thuretii

What is the family of Huernia thuretii?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Huernia thuretii?

Thuret's Huernia

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

Jean François Cels (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Cels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98820-1: Based on the initial data import