Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
726314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) N.E.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 5: 795 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725647



Common Names

  • Huernia hystrix
  • Star Flower
  • Carrion Flower


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Synonyms

  • Stapelia hystrix Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Huernia hystrix (also called Hystrix Huernia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry habitats. The plant has a woody stem with succulent leaves and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia hystrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Huernia hystrix sub. parvula (L.C.Leach) Bruyns
Huernia hystrix sub. hystrix

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huernia hystrix has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huernia hystrix is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate, remove offsets from the parent plant and plant them in a separate pot. Water the offsets regularly and keep them in a warm, dry place until they take root.

Where to Find Huernia hystrix

Huernia hystrix is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and dry savannahs.

Huernia hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huernia hystrix?

Huernia hystrix

What type of plant is Huernia hystrix?

A succulent

Where is Huernia hystrix native to?

Southern Africa

Species in the Huernia genus

Huernia blyderiverensis, Huernia calosticta, Huernia lopanthera, Huernia schneideriana, Huernia archeri, Huernia aspera, Huernia boleana, Huernia engleri, Huernia erectiloba, Huernia erinacea, Huernia formosa, Huernia hadhramautica, Huernia hislopii, Huernia hystrix, Huernia keniensis, Huernia khalidbinsultanii, Huernia laevis, Huernia leachii, Huernia lenewtonii, Huernia lodarensis, Huernia macrocarpa, Huernia marnieriana, Huernia mccoyi, Huernia nigeriana, Huernia occulta, Huernia oculata, Huernia pillansii, Huernia plowesii, Huernia recondita, Huernia rosea, Huernia rubra, Huernia similis, Huernia somalica, Huernia urceolata, Huernia verekeri, Huernia volkartii, Huernia witzenbergensis, Huernia zebrina, Huernia humpatana, Huernia barbata, Huernia transvaalensis, Huernia distincta, Huernia humilis, Huernia reticulata, Huernia thureti, Huernia loeseneriana, Huernia stapelioides, Huernia concinna, Huernia kirkii, Huernia longituba,

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98774-1: Based on the initial data import