Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
volkartii
ID:
726357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Werderm. & Peitscher

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 85: 10 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725690

Common Names

  • Volkart's Huernia
  • Starfish Huernia
  • Cobra Plant

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Description

Huernia volkartii (also called Volkart's 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 volkartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Huernia volkartii var. volkartii
Huernia volkartii var. repens (Lavranos) Lavranos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huernia volkartii 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 volkartii is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings. Cut off a stem from the main plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a pot with well-draining soil. Water regularly but do not overwater.

Where to Find Huernia volkartii

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

Huernia volkartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia volkartii?

Huernia volkartii

What is the common name of Huernia volkartii?

Volkart's Huernia

What is the natural habitat of Huernia volkartii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2854703: Based on the initial data import
Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.
Alfred Peitscher: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peitscher' in the authors string.