Orbea variegata
Family Apocynaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | African Carrion Flower, Carrion Flower, Carrion-flower, Gilgai Weed, Stapelia, Star Flower, Starfish Cactus, Toad Cactus, Toadplant |
| Synonyms | Stapelia variegata L.; Stapelia variegata var. brevicornis N.E. Br.; Stisseria variegata (L.) Kuntze |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Succulent, Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Africa |
| Exotic range (Australia) | WA, SA, QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Scrublands/shrublands, Rangelands, Garden escape |
| Soil type (exotic) | Alkaline (Calcareous), Gravel/stony |
| Decade of introduction | 1960 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2018)
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 10 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 30 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 34 | 8 | 14 | 26 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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