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Huernia hislopii
hislopii
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Near Chimoio, Manica province.
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| Synonyms: |
Ceropegia hislopii (Turrill) Bruyns |
| Common names: | Carrion flower (English) Dragon-flower (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Leafless succulent, consisting of a number of five-angled stems. These stems are green during the rains but usually turn reddish brown in the dry winter months. The ridges on the stems form fleshy, thorn-like points, which serve as "leaves". |
| Notes: | The flowers of this, and many related species emit an unpleasant smell in order to attract carrion flies, which are the pollinators. |
| Derivation of specific name: | hislopii : named after A. Hislop, formerly of St. Faith's Mission, Rusape. |
| Habitat: | On granite kopjes and rocky outcrops. |
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| Flowering time: | Nov - Mar |
| Worldwide distribution: | Zimbabwe and Mozambique. |
| Mozambique distribution: | MS |
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| Endemic status: | |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Monday 10 October 2011 |
| Literature: |
Bruyns, P.V. (2005). Stapeliads of Southern Africa and Madagascar Volume I Umdaus Press, Hatfield, South Africa Pages 190 - 192. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 21. Goyder, D.J., Gilbert, M.G. & Venter, H.J.T. (2020). Apocynaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 7(2) Pages 207 - 209. Leach, L.C. (1988). A Revision of Huernia R.Br. (Asclepiadaceae) Excelsa Taxonomic Series No. 4 Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Zimbabwe Pages 63 - 66. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 21. |
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