Stapelia parvula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvula
ID:
431575
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kers
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 122: 173 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430907
Common Names
- Stapelia parvula
- Parvula Stapelia
- Parvula Starfish Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stapelia parvula (also called Small 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 parvula 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 parvula 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stapelia parvula 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 parvula
Stapelia parvula is native to South Africa.
Stapelia parvula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stapelia parvula?
Stapelia parvula
What is the common name of Stapelia parvula?
Small Stapelia
What is the natural habitat of Stapelia parvula?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Stapelia genus
Stapelia parvula, Stapelia nobilis, Stapelia gigantea, Stapelia asterias, Stapelia flavopurpurea, Stapelia kwebensis, Stapelia rufa, Stapelia schinzii, Stapelia clavicorona, Stapelia divaricata, Stapelia gettleffii, Stapelia acuminata, Stapelia concinna, Stapelia deflexa, Stapelia glanduliflora, Stapelia grandiflora, Stapelia hirsuta, Stapelia olivacea, Stapelia paniculata, Stapelia plantii, Stapelia erectiflora, Stapelia engleriana, Stapelia pillansii, Stapelia arenosa, Stapelia baylissii, Stapelia cedrimontana, Stapelia meintjiesii, Stapelia leendertziae, Stapelia obducta, Stapelia pearsonii, Stapelia remota, Stapelia rubiginosa, Stapelia similis, Stapelia surrecta, Stapelia unicornis, Stapelia villetiae, Stapelia maccabeana,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2472685: Based on the initial data import
Lars Erik Kers (1931-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kers' in the authors string.