Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
hereroensis
ID:
1104532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 142 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103870



Common Names

  • Stigmatorhynchus hereroensis
  • Herero Stigmatorhynchus
  • Herero Elephant's Foot


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Description

Stigmatorhynchus hereroensis (also called Herero Stigmatorhynchus, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stigmatorhynchus hereroensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought-tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stigmatorhynchus hereroensis is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Stigmatorhynchus hereroensis

Stigmatorhynchus hereroensis can be found in Namibia.

Species in the Stigmatorhynchus 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,

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