Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
remota
ID:
1104385

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Dyer

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 632 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103723

Common Names

  • Stapelia Remota
  • Remota Carrion Flower
  • Remota Starfish Flower

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Description

Stapelia remota (also called 'Remote Stapelia', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent that is native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and small, white flowers with purple centres. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stapelia remota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stapelia remota are star-shaped and yellow with red markings. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapelia remota is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stapelia remota

Stapelia remota 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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