Caralluma dalzielii N.E.Br.
Dalziel's Caralluma
A succulent from the Sahelo-Sudanian belt of West Africa, described by N.E. Brown in honour of botanist J.M. Dalziel. Inhabits rocky arid and semi-arid soils of Nigeria and Senegal. Its quadrangular toothed stems and fetid flowers are characteristic of the genus. It is one of the few Caralluma present in West Africa west of Ethiopia.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Decumbent or erect succulent, quadrangular stems, forming small clumps |
| Conservation Status | Not formally assessed; potentially under pressure from habitat loss in the Sahel |
| pH Target | 6.5–8.0 |
| Type | Sandy lateritic, poor and well-draining soil |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy lateritic, poor and well-draining soil
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
K
C
Every 3 years
Once a year in summer, very diluted mineral fertiliser
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No known toxicity
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"Named in honour of J.M. Dalziel, author of 'The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa' (1937). One of the few genus representatives in the western Sahelo-Sudanian belt."
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