Biology:Huernia macrocarpa

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Short description: Species of plant

Huernia macrocarpa
Huernia macrocarpa GS430.png
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Huernia
Species:
H. macrocarpa
Binomial name
Huernia macrocarpa
(A.Rich.) Schweinf. ex K.Schum.

Huernia macrocarpa is a colorful succulent plant related to the milkweeds. This beautiful plant grows to a height of five or six meters, extending fleshy, toothed arms, dark pink star-shaped flowers and small eyes. It is commonly kept as a potted houseplant.[1]

References

  1. Brodie, Sue (February 1998). "Plate 331. Huernia macrocarpa and Huernia kennedyana". Curtis's Botanical Magazine 15 (1): 2–11. doi:10.1111/1467-8748.00120. 

Wikidata ☰ Q1525350 entry