Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arenarius
ID:
1105290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser & Morat

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 340 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104628

Common Names

  • Stapelianthus Arenarius
  • Carrion Flower
  • Starfish Flower

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Description

Stapelianthus arenarius (also called Sandy Stapelianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are obovate, measuring up to 5 cm in length. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stapelianthus arenarius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stapelianthus arenarius is white, tubular, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapelianthus arenarius is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept lightly moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. The plant should be fertilized every few months during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Stapelianthus arenarius

Stapelianthus arenarius is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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-2610017: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
Philippe Morat (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morat' in the authors string.