Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
erectiflora
ID:
1103629

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 6: 650 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102967

Common Names

  • Stapelia erectiflora
  • Erect-Flowered Stapelia
  • Erect-Flowered Starfish Flower

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Description

Stapelia erectiflora (also called Erect-flowered Stapelia, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky places, grassland and bushveld. It has small, yellow flowers and erect-flowered leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stapelia erectiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stapelia erectiflora has yellow flowers with a dark red center and a strong scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapelia erectiflora is a succulent that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Stapelia erectiflora

Stapelia erectiflora is native to California and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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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