Angolluma schweinfurthii (A.Berger) Plowes
Schweinfurth's angolluma
Stapeliad succulent named in honor of German botanist Georg Schweinfurth (1836–1925), a pioneering explorer of tropical African and Arabian Peninsula flora. Native to the Horn of Africa and Arabia Felix, it is one of the few species of the genus spanning both northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Angolluma |
| Growth Habit | Erect, stems 10–22 cm with 4–5 angles, forming multi-stemmed clumps |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| pH Target | 6.5–7.5 |
| Type | Sandy, very well-drained, low in nutrients |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
4–5 angled, light green to greyish with purple markings, rudimentary teeth, 1–2 cm diameter
ecoStar-shaped, triangular petals, yellowish-green with transverse purple lines, 1.5–2.5 cm diameter, carrion odour
ecoFibrous and shallow; adapted to thin rocky substrates
ecoGrouped erect stems with robust appearance; flowers in summer from stem base
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy, very well-drained, low in nutrients
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Propagation Strategy
N
P
Every 2–3 years in spring
Very diluted cactus fertilizer, once in June and once in August
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Some stapeliads contain cardiac glycosides; keep away from pets
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"Described by Berger as Caralluma schweinfurthii; transferred to Angolluma by Plowes. The trans-oceanic distribution between the Horn of Africa and Arabia reflects historical floristic ties between both regions."
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