Succulent Stapelia African StarfishBotanical Name: Stapelia hirsuta Common Names: African Starfish Flower Carrion Flower Description: The Stapelia, commonly known as the African Starfish Flower, is a succulent known for its unique, starfish shaped flowers and fleshy, cactus like stems. The most distinctive feature is the large, starfish shaped flowers that can be a variety of colors, including dark red, maroon, or cream with maroon markings, and are often covered in hairs.