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Botanical classification of Hoodia gordonii.
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Botanical Classification
Hoodia gordonii - information about the species
Scientific Classification:
Genus: Hoodia (Sweet ex Decne)
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Tribe: Stapeliae
Common Names: Ghaap, Xhoba, Bushman's Hat, Queen of the Namib
Hoodia gordonii, a stem succulent is a genus of 13 species. Although similar to the cactus family, hoodia is not related. Hoodia gordonii has fleshy-colored flowers, which has a distinctive smell to attract flies for pollination. The plant can grow up to about 1 meter in height. Hoodia gordonii is a protected species and the demand for it has exploded since the discovering of it's hunger suppressant properties. Hoodia gordonii is listed in Appendix II of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
To meet the demand, numerous agricultural projects had been launched to ensure availability for the growing Hoodia market. However, this process is very time consuming and the potency of the plant also comes with a certain age of maturity. Like most other species on the list of Endangered species, there are rules, regulations and certain certifications which comply for cultivation and harvesting of Hoodia gordonii.
What is CITES?: (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
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| CapeNature is a public institution with the statutory responsibility for biodiversity conservation in the Western Cape. | CITES is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. |
Buying Guide: Hoodia products reviews
Upon gathering information on Pure and Fake Hoodia gordonii, we have also kept records. Most of the products on the Buying Guide page had been tried and the results had been logged for your perusal. We have highlighted the important facts.
Permits, Certificates and Documentation
Hoodia gordonii is an endangered species and therefore are governed by Nature Law. Sellers of Pure Hoodia gordonii must have all the necessary Documentation needed for Hoodia trading.
Photo Album featuring Hoodia
View a collection of our Hoodia gordonii photographs taken on several hoodia farms in South Africa especially on Area57. Watch this space for an album on cultivated hoodia and the manufacturing process of the material.
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