Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
schinzii
ID:
1101642

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Berger & Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 53: 491 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100980

Common Names

  • Stapelia schinzii
  • Schinz's Stapelia
  • Schinz's Carrion Flower

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Description

Stapelia schinzii (also called Schinz's Starfish Flower, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a prostrate growth habit and its stems are covered with hairs. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stapelia schinzii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stapelia schinzii var. angolensis Kers
Stapelia schinzii var. bergeriana (Dinter) L.C.Leach
Stapelia schinzii var. schinzii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stapelia schinzii 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 schinzii 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 schinzii

Stapelia schinzii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2600061: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.