Caralluma dummeri (N.E.Br.) A.C.White & B.Sloane
Dummer's Caralluma
A succulent from Uganda and Kenya, originally described by N.E. Brown and transferred by A.C. White and B. Sloane. Named in honour of R.A. Dummer, a botanist who collected plants in East Africa in the early 20th century. Inhabits arid savannas and rocky soils of the Lake Victoria region and drier zones of Kenya. Its quadrangular stems and fetid flowers are characteristic of the genus.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming succulent with erect stems, forming clumps in arid savannas |
| Conservation Status | Not formally assessed; moderate distribution in East Africa |
| pH Target | 6.5–7.8 |
| Type | Red lateritic sandy, well-drained soil |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Red lateritic sandy, well-drained soil
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Propagation Strategy
S
W
Every 2–3 years
One or two times in summer, very diluted mineral fertiliser
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No known toxicity
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"A.C. White and B. Sloane authored the monumental work 'The Stapelieae' (1937–1941), a key reference for Caralluma and related genera taxonomy. This transfer is part of their systematic revision of the group."
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