Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolin, E.Maass & Musselman
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 255 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921693
Common Names
- Hydnora visseri
- Visseri Hydnora
- Visseri Hydnora Plant
Description
Hydnora visseri (also called 'Hydnora', 'Hydnora africana', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydnoraceae. It is a parasitic plant with no chlorophyll and no roots. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is common in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Uses & Benefits
Hydnora visseri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydnora visseri has yellow flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydnora visseri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Hydnora visseri
Hydnora visseri is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands.
Species in the Hydnora genus
Species in the Aristolochiaceae family
Aristolochia hansenii,
Aristolochia kongkandae,
Aristolochia manantlanensis,
Aristolochia meridionalis,
Aristolochia perangustifolia,
Aristolochia poomae,
Aristolochia yalaensis,
Aristolochia emiliae,
Aristolochia acontophylla,
Aristolochia acuminata,
Aristolochia acutifolia,
Aristolochia albertiana,
Aristolochia albida,
Aristolochia amara,
Aristolochia andina,
Aristolochia anguicida,
Aristolochia angustifolia,
Aristolochia apoloensis,
Aristolochia arborea,
Aristolochia arborescens,
Aristolochia arcuata,
Aristolochia arenicola,
Aristolochia argentina,
Aristolochia asclepiadifolia,
Aristolochia asperifolia,
Aristolochia atropurpurea,
Aristolochia auricularia,
Aristolochia austrochinensis,
Aristolochia austroszechuanica,
Aristolochia austroyunnanensis,
Aristolochia baenzigeri,
Aristolochia baetica,
Aristolochia bahiensis,
Aristolochia balansae,
Aristolochia bambusifolia,
Aristolochia baracoensis,
Aristolochia barbourii,
Aristolochia baseri,
Aristolochia batucensis,
Aristolochia bianorii,
Aristolochia bicolor,
Aristolochia bilabiata,
Aristolochia billardierei,
Aristolochia bilobata,
Aristolochia birostris,
Aristolochia boliviensis,
Aristolochia boosii,
Aristolochia bottae,
Aristolochia bracteolata,
Aristolochia bracteosa,
References
Jay F. Bolin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolin' in the authors string.
Erika Maass: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Maass' in the authors string.