Stapelia similis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
1104393
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 358 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103731
Common Names
- Stapelia Similis
- Carrion Flower
- Starfish Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stapelia similis (also called 'Similar 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 similis 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 similis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stapelia similis 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 similis
Stapelia similis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is a succulent plant.
Species in the Stapelia genus
Stapelia parvula, Stapelia nobilis, Stapelia gigantea, Stapelia asterias, Stapelia flavopurpurea, Stapelia kwebensis, Stapelia rufa, Stapelia schinzii, Stapelia clavicorona, Stapelia divaricata, Stapelia gettleffii, Stapelia acuminata, Stapelia concinna, Stapelia deflexa, Stapelia glanduliflora, Stapelia grandiflora, Stapelia hirsuta, Stapelia olivacea, Stapelia paniculata, Stapelia plantii, Stapelia erectiflora, Stapelia engleriana, Stapelia pillansii, Stapelia arenosa, Stapelia baylissii, Stapelia cedrimontana, Stapelia meintjiesii, Stapelia leendertziae, Stapelia obducta, Stapelia pearsonii, Stapelia remota, Stapelia rubiginosa, Stapelia similis, Stapelia surrecta, Stapelia unicornis, Stapelia villetiae, Stapelia maccabeana,
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-2606769: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.