Boucerosia forskalii Decne.
Forsskål's Caralluma
Boucerosia forskalii Decne. is the historical name for this caralluma named in honour of the Danish-Norwegian botanist Peter Forsskål. The currently accepted name is Caralluma forskalii (J.A.Schmidt) N.E.Br. It inhabits arid and semi-arid zones of the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula in rocky and gravelly soils. Its erect tetragonal stems and dark star-shaped flowers are characteristic of the genus.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Boucerosia |
| Growth Habit | Perennial succulent, erect, with 20–35 cm tetragonal stems bearing short teeth on the ridges |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC) |
| pH Target | 7.0–8.5 |
| Type | Arid rocky-gravelly, alkaline |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Arid rocky-gravelly, alkaline
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Propagation Strategy
P
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Every 3 years
Minimal cactus fertilizer in summer
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Mildly toxic if ingested in quantity
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"The epithet honours Peter Forsskål (1732–1763), whose collections on the Arabian expedition discovered numerous species from the region. The taxonomy of the group is under constant revision."
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