Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
726825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 36: 69 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726158

Common Names

  • Hydnora africana
  • African Hydnora
  • African Jackal Food

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Description

Hydnora africana (also called African Hydnora, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant with a fleshy, yellowish stem and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnora africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydnora africana is a yellowish-brown, fleshy structure with a strong, unpleasant smell. The seed is a single-seeded nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnora africana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hydnora africana

Hydnora africana is native to Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas of the continent.

Hydnora africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydnora africana?

Hydnora africana

What is the common name of Hydnora africana?

African hydnora

What is the flowering season of Hydnora africana?

Summer

Species in the Aristolochiaceae family

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,

References