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Trichocaulon
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species (''Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Langii
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species (''Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Officinalis1MABJ
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species ('' Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Albispina
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species (''Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Parviflora
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species ('' Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Bainii
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species ('' Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Barklyi
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species ('' Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Macrantha1
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species ('' Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Burkei
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species ('' Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Dregei
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species (''Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Gibbosa
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species (''Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodia Husabensis
''Hoodia'' (; known locally as "ghaap" or "bobbejaanghaap") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to Southern Africa. One species of ''Hoodia'' in particular, ''Hoodia gordonii'', has achieved a degree of fame and controversy, after being investigated for use as a possible appetite suppressant. Description The group was first described as a genus in 1844. Hoodia are stem succulents, described as "cactiform" because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They have a branching, shrub-like form, and the largest species (''Hoodia parviflora'') can grow to the size of a tree — over in height. The flowers are extremely variable in size — from less than 1 cm, to almost 20 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Flowers appear in large numbers, always near the tops of the stems. Those of larger-flowered species (such as ''Hoodia gordonii'') are often a papery pink-tan colour, pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namib Desert
The Namib ( ; pt, Namibe) is a coastal desert in Southern Africa. The name is of Khoekhoegowab origin and means "vast place". According to the broadest definition, the Namib stretches for more than along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa, extending southward from the Carunjamba River in Angola, through Namibia and to the Olifants River (Western Cape), Olifants River in Western Cape, South Africa. The Namib's northernmost portion, which extends from the Angola-Namibia border, is known as Moçâmedes Desert, while its southern portion approaches the neighboring Kalahari Desert. From the Atlantic coast eastward, the Namib gradually ascends in elevation, reaching up to inland to the foot of the Great Escarpment, Southern Africa, Great Escarpment. Annual precipitation ranges from in the most arid regions to at the escarpment, making the Namib the only true desert in southern Africa. Having endured Desert climate, arid or Semi-arid climate, semi-arid cond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
