Caralluma subulata (Forssk.) Decne.
Awl-stemmed Caralluma
Succulent distributed across Arabia and northeast Africa. The epithet "subulata" refers to the awl-shaped stem tips (subula), ending in a sharp point. Species originally described by Forsskål from Yemeni material.
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© Peter Forsskål, Carsten Niebuhr, Peter Haas — Icones rerum naturalium (1776), vía Biodiversity Heritage Library / Wikimedia Commons
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Erect succulent forming clumps |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| pH Target | 6.5-8.0 |
| Type | Rocky, sandy, very well-drained. |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Rocky, sandy, very well-drained.
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Propagation Strategy
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Every 3 years.
One cactus fertilizer application in spring.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Limited data; some documented medicinal uses suggest caution.
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