Caralluma attenuata Wight
Attenuated Caralluma
Perennial herbaceous succulent native to peninsular India, especially abundant in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Forms clumps of slender angled stems (hence 'attenuata': slender) with numerous branches. Its flowers are small, yellowish with brown-purple mottling, clustered in cymes at stem tips. It is the variety of C. adscendens most frequently treated as an independent taxon.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Ascending-prostrate succulent herb, highly branched. |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC); widely distributed. |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Lateritic, sandy, well-drained. |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Lateritic, sandy, well-drained.
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
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Every 2–3 years.
Monthly balanced liquid fertilizer in spring-summer.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Medicinal use under supervision; at high doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
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"Treated by some authors as a variety of C. adscendens (var. attenuata). Described by Robert Wight in Icones Plantarum Indiae Orientalis (1850). Extensively studied for pharmacological potential."
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