Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dregei
ID:
1104062

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 897 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103400



Common Names

  • Hoodia Dregei
  • Drege's Hoodia
  • Drege's Bushman's Hat


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Description

Hoodia dregei (also called Drege's Hoodia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky, arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Hoodia dregei is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoodia dregei is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Hoodia dregei

Hoodia dregei 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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