Taxon

Hoodia gordonii

Hoodia gordonii - bitterghaap, bobbejaanghaap, ghaap, jakkalsghaap, muishondghaap, hoodia, ǁhoba
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Common name: bitterghaap, bobbejaanghaap, ghaap, jakkalsghaap, muishondghaap, hoodia, ǁhoba
Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Distribution: Southern Africa
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Data Deficient
Comments: The species became internationally known and threatened by collectors, after a marketing campaign falsely claiming that it was an appetite suppressant for weight loss.
Links: iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • Wikipedia

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2023-524/1 • Origin: Southern Africa • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
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