Orbea variegata
Carrion Flower, Starfish Cactus
Other regional names: Starfishplant +2 more
- Starfishplant
- Toad Cactus
- Toadplant
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Indigenous to Africa, Orbea variegata (commonly known as Carrion-Flower or Starfish-Cactus) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Queensland, South Australia, Spain