Boucerosia maroccana Hook.f.
Moroccan Caralluma
Boucerosia maroccana Hook.f. is the historical name for this Maghreb caralluma whose currently accepted name is Caralluma maroccana (Hook.f.) N.E.Br. It is a cactiform succulent native to northern Morocco, southern Andalusia and northern Algeria, inhabiting arid scrubland, calcareous rocky outcrops and Mediterranean garrigue. Its tetragonal stems and dark star-shaped flowers are typical of Mediterranean carallumas.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Boucerosia |
| Growth Habit | Perennial succulent, caespitose, with 10–25 cm tetragonal stems, green to greyish |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC) globally; locally threatened in Spain by habitat loss |
| pH Target | 7.0–8.0 |
| Type | Gravelly calcareous, very draining |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Gravelly calcareous, very draining
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Propagation Strategy
P
W
Every 2–3 years
Cactus fertilizer once a month in summer
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Mildly toxic if ingested
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"Taxon close to Apteranthes europaea (Boucerosia europaea); the delimitation between both species in the Maghreb has been subject to taxonomic debate. Some authors treat them as subspecies."
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