Stapelia hirsuta: Country Or Region Of Origin
Africa
Plant Profile: Stapelia hirsuta
Taxonomy: Stapelia hirsutaNames
African Starfish Flower, Carrion Flower 2, Carrion Plant, Hairy Stapelia, Hairy Toad Plant, Starfish Flower
Phonetic Spelling:sta-PEL-ee-uh her-SOO-tuh
Genus:Stapelia
Species:hirsuta
Family:Apocynaceae
The Starfish Flower is a succulent plant characterized by its thick, square stems and striking, hairy maroon flowers that resemble stars.
Stapelia hirsuta Feature Summary
Stapelia hirsuta Image Gallery
Tags
#malodorous
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
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Stapelia hirsuta Feature Summary
Attributes
Flowers
Large 6" maroon star-shaped flowers with a foul odor, similar to rotting meat. Pollinated by flies.
Red/Burgundy
Solitary
Star
> 6 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Houseplant
Succulent
Cultural Conditions
10b
11a
11b
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Container
Houseplants
Malodorous
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Stapelia hirsuta Attributes
Stapelia hirsuta Flowers
Stapelia hirsuta: Flower Description
Large 6" maroon star-shaped flowers with a foul odor, similar to rotting meat. Pollinated by flies.
Stapelia hirsuta: Flower Color
Red/Burgundy
Stapelia hirsuta: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Stapelia hirsuta: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Stapelia hirsuta: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Stapelia hirsuta: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Stapelia hirsuta Whole Plant Traits
Stapelia hirsuta: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Stapelia hirsuta Cultural Conditions
Stapelia hirsuta: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10b
11a
11b
Stapelia hirsuta Leaves
Stapelia hirsuta: Leaf Color
Green
Stapelia hirsuta: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Stapelia hirsuta: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Stapelia hirsuta Stem
Stapelia hirsuta: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Stapelia hirsuta Landscape
Stapelia hirsuta: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Stapelia hirsuta: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
