Huernia macrocarpa

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Huernia macrocarpa

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Genus: Huernia
Species: H. macrocarpa
Binomial name
Huernia macrocarpa
(A. Rich.) Sprenger

Huernia macrocarpa is a colorful succulent plant related to the milkweeds. It grows to a height of a few inches, extending fleshy, toothed arms and dark pink star-shaped flowers. It is commonly kept as a potted houseplant.