Stapelia arenosa is a succulent plant native to South Africa, characterized by its star-shaped, often foul-smelling flowers that attract flies for pollination. This species typically grows as a low-lying clump of fleshy, segmented stems.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Stapelia Arenosa (Stapelia arenosa)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Stapelia |
| Species | Stapelia arenosa |
Similar in genus Stapelia
