Orbea semota (Cultivated)

Orbea semota (N.E. Br.) L.C. Leach, Kirkia 10(1): 290 1975. (Syn: Orbea semota subsp. semota ; Stapelia semota N.E. Br.);

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Kenya; Tanzania; Rwanda (from GRIN )

Orbea semota (N. E. Br.) L. C. Leach var. lutes from Plantae Paradise, Datyar Village near Parwanu, Shimla Road-GSJUNE04/09 :

Orbea semota (N. E. Br.) L. C. Leach, Kirkia 10:290. 1975 var. lutea

Ornamental succulent from Nairobi Kenya with succulent strongly toothed stems and brilliany yellow flowers, about 4 cm across, fringed with simple hairs (type variety semota has maroon or dark brown flowers with yellow markings) that flicker with slightest breeze.

Photograhed from Plantae Paradise, Datyar Village, near Parwanu on Shimla Road.

Yet another from Churdhar trip

References:

The Plant List Ver.1.1
Tropicos GRIN Dave’s Garden Fotoausstellung Orbea – Asclepidarium

Updated on December 24, 2024

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