Zebra stapelia
Stapelia gettliffei
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30 cm tall. It spreads 1 m across. The flowers are large. They are 10 cm across and hairy. They are pale purple.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows best in light shade. It often grows on rocky outcrops.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stem
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ceropegia gettliffei (R.Pott) Bruyns; Gonostemon gettliffei (R. Pott) P. V. Heath;