Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1103202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Masson

Source:
tro

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Stapel. Nov. : 13 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102540

Common Names

  • Stapelia grandiflora
  • Stapelia Starfish
  • Carrion Plant

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Description

Stapelia grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered Stapelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stapelia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stapelia grandiflora var. conformis (N.E.Br.) Bruyns
Stapelia grandiflora var. grandiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stapelia grandiflora is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, yellow, star-shaped flower with a red center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapelia grandiflora is a perennial herb that is native to India. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Stapelia grandiflora

Stapelia grandiflora is native to 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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