Stapelia leendertziae

A succulent, evergreen perennial to 30cm tall, forming a clump of upright to curving, 4-angled stems. In late summer, dark maroon, inflated flower buds are formed; these open into bell-shaped blooms 8cm across, emitting a foul smell to attract pollinating flies.

also known as Black Bells, Carrion flower, maroon cup starfish, star flower