Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gerstneri
ID:
385274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Letty) Bruyns

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aloë 37: 74 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384606

Common Names

  • Orbea gerstneri
  • Gerstner's Orbea
  • Gerstner's Spiderflower

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Synonyms

  • Caralluma gerstneri Letty [unknown]
  • Orbeopsis gerstneri (Letty) L.C.Leach [unknown]
  • Orbeopsis gerstneri gerstneri [unknown]

Description

Orbea gerstneri (also called Gerstner's Orbea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea gerstneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orbea gerstneri sub. elongata (R.A.Dyer) Bruyns

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orbea gerstneri has yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea gerstneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during dry periods.

Where to Find Orbea gerstneri

Orbea gerstneri can be found in South Africa.

Orbea gerstneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbea gerstneri?

Orbea gerstneri

What is the family of Orbea gerstneri?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Orbea gerstneri?

Gerstner's Milkweed

Species in the Orbea genus

Orbea circes, Orbea deflersiana, Orbea decaisneana, Orbea cooperi, Orbea conjuncta, Orbea chrysostephana, Orbea caudata, Orbea carnosa, Orbea baldratii, Orbea araysiana, Orbea albocastanea, Orbea gerstneri, Orbea wissmannii, Orbea wilsonii, Orbea vibratilis, Orbea ubomboensis, Orbea laticorona, Orbea luntii, Orbea lugardii, Orbea valida, Orbea laikipiensis, Orbea knobelii, Orbea huillensis, Orbea huernioides, Orbea hardyi, Orbea gilbertii, Orbea tubiformis, Orbea tapscottii, Orbea subterranea, Orbea sprengeri, Orbea semitubiflora, Orbea miscella, Orbea gemugofana, Orbea sacculata, Orbea rogersii, Orbea nardii, Orbea cucullata, Orbea fenestrata, Orbea parviloba, Orbea namaquensis, Orbea woodii, Orbea pulchella, Orbea variegata, Orbea ciliata, Orbea longidens, Orbea mcloughlinii, Orbea maculata, Orbea paradoxa, Orbea umbracula, Orbea verrucosa,

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

Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
Cythna Letty (1895-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letty' in the authors string.