Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower)

Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) displays a pointed maroon blossom alongside pale buds on succulent stems.

Botanical name: Orbea sp.

Common names: Starfish Flower, Star Flower, Toad Cactus

Family: Apocynaceae (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Tropical Africa, South Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10

Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) with purple, spikey, segmented stems extending from the ground

Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) succulent stems with purple markings growing within a round clay pot

Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) maroon star shaped flower with textured skin and small green buds.

Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) with yellow and maroon star-shaped petals attached to a thorny stem.

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/orbea_sp.htm