Caralluma frerei G.D.Rowley
Frere's Caralluma
Succulent endemic to the Western Ghats and the Maharashtra and Goa coast (India). Taxonomically singular: originally described as Frerea indica Dalzell (1865) and later as Boucerosia frerei before being transferred to Caralluma by G.D. Rowley. Unlike most carallumas, its leaves are persistent and fleshy, a primitive trait within tribe Stapelieae.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Erect, clump-forming |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable (VU) in its natural habitat |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.0 |
| Type | Sandy-loam with moderate humus. |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy-loam with moderate humus.
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
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Every 2 years.
Balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10) monthly during the growing period.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No known toxicity data.
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"Main synonymy: Frerea indica Dalzell (1865) — the name used in older Indian literature — and Boucerosia frerei (G.D.Rowley) M.G.Gilbert. The persistent leaves make it unmistakable within Caralluma s.l."
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