Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
urniflora
ID:
1104404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 32: 195 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103742

Common Names

  • Stapeliopsis urniflora
  • Urn-Flower Stapeliopsis
  • Urn-Flower Wax Plant

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Description

Stapeliopsis urniflora (also called 'Urn-flowered Stapeliopsis', 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

Stapeliopsis urniflora 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 Stapeliopsis urniflora 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

Stapeliopsis urniflora is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It should be planted in well-draining soil and kept in a sunny location. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not wet. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Stapeliopsis urniflora

Stapeliopsis urniflora is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is a succulent plant.

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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