Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
barklyi
ID:
385294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) G.D.Rowley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 44: 2 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384626



Common Names

  • Orbelia barklyi
  • Barklyi Orbelia
  • Barkly's Orbelia


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Synonyms

  • Stapelia barklyi N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Orbelia barklyi (also called Barkly's Orbelia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and is characterized by its grey-green foliage and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Orbelia barklyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orbelia barklyi has yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbelia barklyi is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in early spring and replant the divisions in well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in late spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in autumn.

Where to Find Orbelia barklyi

Orbelia barklyi can be found in South Africa.

Orbelia barklyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbelia barklyi?

Orbelia barklyi

What is the family of Orbelia barklyi?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Orbelia barklyi?

Barkly's Milkweed

Species in the Orbelia genus

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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911007-1: Based on the initial data import