Caralluma dicapuae (Chiov.) Chiov.
Di Capua's Caralluma
An East African succulent with wide distribution, including three recognised subspecies: subsp. dicapuae (typical), subsp. turneri (Kenya, Uganda) and subsp. ukambensis (Ukamba plateau of Kenya). Erect quadrangular stems with pronounced teeth and dark brownish-green to dark flowers with fetid odour. Grows in thorny scrubland, arid savannas and rocky terrain.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Erect clump-forming succulent; stems up to 30 cm; forming colonies in arid savannas |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC); wide distribution in East Africa |
| pH Target | 6.5–8.0 |
| Type | Red lateritic sandy, very well-draining soil |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Red lateritic sandy, very well-draining soil
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
O
O
Every 2–3 years
One or two times in summer, diluted mineral fertiliser
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No documented toxicity at traditional doses
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"The subspecies turneri and ukambensis show minor morphological differences in floral indumentum and distribution. The name dicapuae honours Italian naturalist C. Di Capua. Species with presence in several East African reference herbaria."
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