Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
431602

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 7: 684 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430934



Common Names

  • Stapelia gigantea
  • Gigantea Stapelia
  • Gigantea Starfish Flower


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Synonyms

  • Gonostemon giganteus (N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Gonostemon giganteus nobilis (N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Stapelia cyclista C.A.Lückh. [unknown]
  • Stapelia marlothii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Stapelia youngii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Gonostemon giganteus marlothii (N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Gonostemon giganteus youngii (N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Gonostemon giganteus pallidus (E.Phillips) P.V.Heath [deprecated]

Description

Stapelia gigantea (also called Giant stapelia, among many other common names) is a small succulent native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has a dense crown. It is found in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Stapelia gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stapelia gigantea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapelia gigantea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Stapelia gigantea

Stapelia gigantea is native to South Africa.

Stapelia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stapelia gigantea?

Stapelia gigantea

What is the common name of Stapelia gigantea?

Giant Stapelia

What is the natural habitat of Stapelia gigantea?

It is native to South Africa

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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