Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
1101641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Masson

Source:
tro

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Stapel. Nov. : 16 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100979

Common Names

  • Stapelia rufa
  • Red Stapelia
  • Red Carrion Flower

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Description

Stapelia rufa (also called Red Stapelia, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves that are usually green in color. It grows in open, sunny areas in the temperate and subtropical regions of South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Stapelia rufa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stapelia rufa has star-shaped flowers with five pointed petals. The flowers are yellowish-green in color with purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapelia rufa is a succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 20 cm in height. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Stapelia rufa

Stapelia rufa can be 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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