Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
1104412

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.Verd.) L.C.Leach

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Excelsa, Taxon. Ser. 1: 55 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103750

Common Names

  • Paradox Orbea
  • Paradox Spider Flower
  • Paradox Waxflower

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Description

Orbea paradoxa (also called Paradox Plant, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a single stem and a rosette of large, fleshy, triangular leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea paradoxa is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a good source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orbea paradoxa is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, cylindrical stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea paradoxa is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It should be planted in well-draining soil and kept in a sunny location. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not wet. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Orbea paradoxa

Orbea paradoxa can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2606793: Based on the initial data import
Inez Clare Verdoorn (1896-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Verd.' in the authors string.
Leslie Charles Leach (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Leach' in the authors string.