Caralluma fimbriata Wall.
Fimbriate Caralluma
Herbaceous succulent native to India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, well known for its traditional medicinal use as an appetite suppressant. Its quadrangular grey-green stems form dense creeping colonies. Widely used in modern dietary supplements from standardised extracts.
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© Nathaniel Wallich — Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (1830)
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Creeping, colony-forming |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC) |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Sandy-gravelly, low in organic matter. |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy-gravelly, low in organic matter.
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
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Every 2–3 years or when roots fill the pot.
Diluted cactus fertiliser once a month during the growing season (spring–summer).
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No significant toxicity known at typical cultivation doses.
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"Standardised extracts of C. fimbriata are an active ingredient in several commercial weight-management supplements; appetite-suppressing activity is linked to pregnane glycosides."
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