Caralluma hahnii Nel
Hahn's Caralluma
Species described by G. Nel, a well-known South African botanist specialised in Mesembryanthemaceae and other succulents. It inhabits the arid strip linking South African Namaqualand with southern Namibia, one of the world's highest-diversity succulent zones.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Erect to semi-creeping, compact |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient (DD) |
| pH Target | 6.5–7.5 |
| Type | Pure mineral, no organic matter. |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Pure mineral, no organic matter.
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
U
A
Every 3–4 years or only when strictly necessary.
No fertilisation or minimum annual; excess nutrients distort morphology.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No data.
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"Nel described this species from Namaqualand collections in the first half of the 20th century; the South African-Namibian border region harbours an extraordinary concentration of endemic Stapelieae species."
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