Stapelia desmetiana [Starfish Flower]

[Fandyus]

František, G. (2021) Stapelia desmentiana N.E. Br. (Apocynaceae) Starfish Flower. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet, infrared and visible light. Infrared fluorescence photo also included. https://www.ultravio...tarfish-flower/

 

 

Synonyms:

• Gonostemon grandiflorus var. desmentianus (N.E. Br.) B.L. Rob. ex Millsp. & Loes.
  

Other Common Names:

• African Starfish Flower
  
• Carrion Flower
  
• Aasblom (in Afrikaans)
  

Reference:

1. World Flora Online (acc 15 Aug 2021) Stapelia desmetiana N.E. Br.

 

 

Visible Light:

 

 

Ultraviolet Light: ZWB2 + QB39, full spectrum Speedlite 199A, Industar 50-2

 

 

Infrared Light: 650nm longpass

 

 

Blue-induced Infrared Fluorescence: 650nm longpass

[Stefano]

Very nice set, I especially like the UV image.

[Fandyus]

Thank you!

[photoni]

the first in BW is very clear, it seems that the diaphragm is more closed.

the last one is very soft and out of focus.

[Fandyus]

There are no black and white images.

The last one is not out of focus, it just looks like so due to the characteristics of the fluorescence.

[colinbm]

Nice collection Fandyus.

The IR one appears to be nearly 3D.

[Fandyus]

Thanks!

How does it appear to be 3D though?

[colinbm]

Thanks!

How does it appear to be 3D though?

 

The highlights & shadows of the centre parts show good separation.

[Andy Perrin]

Interesting flower. I like the IR fluorescence pic best.

[Fandyus]

Thanks.

[Fandyus]

The highlights & shadows of the centre parts show good separation.

I see.

[ulf]

I like all images.

Well done!

 

This is an interesting flower.

How big is it? Can you please estimate the diameter?

[Andrea B.]

Very cool flower! And nice series. Thanks for showing us this unusual flower.

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[Fandyus]

I like all images.

Well done!

 

This is an interesting flower.

How big is it? Can you please estimate the diameter?

 

Thanks! It's been a while since I took these photos so the flowers are long gone. The body is almost cactus like looking (you can see that in the back albeit not very well focused). The diameter from what I remember was around maybe 50-60mm? Sorry if that's a bit imprecise.. My mother, being an enthusiast florist was very excited when this specimen bloomed. I was intrigued by the look of the flowers as much as you probably are, so I borrowed it. The UV look is rather underwhelming to me though, to be honest. Doesn't look that different from the normal look texture wise. Some flowers undergo big changes, this one did not.

[Fandyus]

Very cool flower! And nice series. Thanks for showing us this unusual flower.

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Thanks a lot for editing the post accordingly! I hope it wasn't too much of a hassle. I definitely approve, especially if it helps with organization and indexing. I was glad to contribute :)

[microbat52]

These are super cool, i love the texture differences

[Andrea B.]

Thanks a lot for editing the post accordingly! I hope it wasn't too much of a hassle.

 

No problem! You can cut & paste from the example above if or when you want to contribute any other flowers.

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You can also add any non-English Common Names for this flower if you know of any.

[photoni]

my Stapelia variegata has also blossomed

I posted the photo on an old flickr account