Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
haagnerae
ID:
1105356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plowes

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 58: 123 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104694

Common Names

  • Lavrania haagnerae
  • Haagnerae Lavrania
  • Haagnerae Starfish Flower

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Description

Lavrania haagnerae (also called Haagner's Lavrania, among many other common names) is an evergreen, shrub-like plant with white flowers and thick, woody stems. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lavrania haagnerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lavrania haagnerae has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lavrania haagnerae is a perennial, evergreen, succulent vine that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the roots.

Where to Find Lavrania haagnerae

Lavrania haagnerae is found in South Africa.

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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