Stapelia asterias

Common names: Star-fish Stapelia, Carrion Flower, Starfish Flower

Genus: Stapelia

Species: Stapelia asterias

Class: Pentandria

Order: Digynia

Authority: Masson

Modern Genus: Stapelia

Modern Species: Stapelia asterias

Modern Family: Asclepiadaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: dark red-brown

Native Region: S Africa (Cape Province)

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum