Huernia is a genus of perennial succulent plants found in Southern Africa and Arabia. These plants feature thick, fleshy stems that can be green and often have spines. Their flowers are typically shaped like bells or funnels and come in shades of red, yellow, or brown.

Huernia

Huernia 'Kwa Sandile'

Huernia aspera

Huernia barbata

Huernia campanulata

This succulent forms dense clusters with stems that are grey-green and feature 4 to 5 angles, reaching lengths of up to 7 cm, and are adorned with conical spines along the edges. During the late summer months, it produces succulent flowers that are star-shaped; the tips display yellow with red speckles, encircling a pronounced ring that is glossy and dotted in red. The fragrance of Huernia flowers is notably unpleasant, a strategy to attract pollinating flies.

Huernia guttata

Huernia guttata subsp. reticulata

Huernia hallii

Huernia hislopii

Huernia hystrix is a succulent that develops clumps of stems featuring five angles, typically reaching lengths of up to 10 cm. The stems are a light green hue and are adorned with conical spines along their edges. During late summer, this plant produces pale yellow flowers marked with burgundy bands and dots. The interior of each flower is lined with numerous spiny protrusions. The odor emitted by Huernia flowers is unpleasant, serving to attract pollinating flies.

Huernia hystrix

Huernia keniensis

Huernia leachii

Huernia levyi

Huernia loesneriana

Huernia loesneriana 'Middleburgh'

Huernia longituba

Huernia macrocarpa

Huernia namaquesis

Huernia nigeriana

Huernia nouhuysii

Huernia occulta

Huernia penderiformis

Huernia pendula

Huernia piersii

Huernia pillansii is a low-growing succulent that reaches a height of up to 4 cm. Its stems are initially rounded before developing into finger-like shapes, displaying a grey-green hue. The stems feature densely packed bristly tubercles arranged in spirals. From the base of new growth, this plant produces fleshy flowers measuring approximately 4 cm in diameter. The flowers are cream to pink with dense red warts and crimson spots on the exterior, while the interior is pale yellow. Flowering occurs from summer through early autumn.

Huernia pillansii

Huernia procumbens

Huernia quinta

Huernia saudi-arabica

Huernia schneideriana

Huernia thurettii is a clump-forming succulent characterized by its 4- or 5-angled, grey-green stems that can grow up to 6 cm in length, featuring conical spines along the edges. During late summer, it produces fleshy yellow flowers adorned with burgundy spots and stripes, which arise from star-shaped buds. The flowers emit a foul odor to attract pollinating flies.

Huernia thurettii

Huernia zebrina is a succulent that forms dense clusters, featuring stems that are either four or five angled, reaching lengths of up to 6 cm. These grey-green stems are adorned with conical spines along their edges. During late summer, the plant produces fleshy, star-shaped blossoms. The petals exhibit a yellow hue accented with burgundy stripes, encircling a prominent, glossy ring that is wine-red in color. The flowers emit a foul odor, which serves to attract pollinating flies.