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Stapelia gigantea

 
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Stapelia gigantea - Reuse-aasblom, Giant carrion flower
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Common name: Reuse-aasblom, Giant carrion flower
Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Distribution: Southern Africa, Durban to Zimbabwe
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: The odour of the large foul-smelling flowers are reminiscent of rotting meat.
Parts of the plant have been reported to be used by the Zulus as a remedy for hysteria. These plants are, however, mainly sought by collectors of succulent plants.
Links: Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF.org) • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

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