Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
deflersiana
ID:
385244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lavranos) Bruyns

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aloë 37: 74 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384576



Common Names

  • Orbea deflersiana
  • Deflers' Orbea
  • Deflers' Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Angolluma deflersiana (Lavranos) Plowes [unknown]
  • Caralluma deflersiana Lavranos [unknown]
  • Pachycymbium deflersianum (Lavranos) M.G.Gilbert [unknown]

Description

Orbea deflersiana (also called Deflers' Orbea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea deflersiana is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orbea deflersiana has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea deflersiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during dry periods.

Where to Find Orbea deflersiana

Orbea deflersiana can be found in South Africa.

Orbea deflersiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbea deflersiana?

Orbea deflersiana

What is the common name of Orbea deflersiana?

Deflers' Orbea

What is the natural habitat of Orbea deflersiana?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Orbea genus

Orbea circes, Orbea deflersiana, Orbea decaisneana, Orbea cooperi, Orbea conjuncta, Orbea chrysostephana, Orbea caudata, Orbea carnosa, Orbea baldratii, Orbea araysiana, Orbea albocastanea, Orbea gerstneri, Orbea wissmannii, Orbea wilsonii, Orbea vibratilis, Orbea ubomboensis, Orbea laticorona, Orbea luntii, Orbea lugardii, Orbea valida, Orbea laikipiensis, Orbea knobelii, Orbea huillensis, Orbea huernioides, Orbea hardyi, Orbea gilbertii, Orbea tubiformis, Orbea tapscottii, Orbea subterranea, Orbea sprengeri, Orbea semitubiflora, Orbea miscella, Orbea gemugofana, Orbea sacculata, Orbea rogersii, Orbea nardii, Orbea cucullata, Orbea fenestrata, Orbea parviloba, Orbea namaquensis, Orbea woodii, Orbea pulchella, Orbea variegata, Orbea ciliata, Orbea longidens, Orbea mcloughlinii, Orbea maculata, Orbea paradoxa, Orbea umbracula, Orbea verrucosa,

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

John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.