Caralluma meintjesiana Lavranos
Meintjes' Caralluma
Succulent described by South African botanist John Jacob Lavranos, a specialist in African and Arabian succulents. The species is named in honour of the person who assisted in its collection or study. Endemic to South Africa, it grows in stony soils and dry scrub habitats. Like all South African Caralluma, it produces five-lobed flowers with typically brownish-purple colouration and emits a fetid odour during anthesis to attract pollinating insects, mainly flies.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming succulent with erect quadrangular stems, up to 20 cm tall |
| Conservation Status | Not assessed by IUCN; presumably restricted distribution |
| pH Target | 6.5–7.8 |
| Type | Well-drained semi-arid stony soil, neutral to slightly alkaline pH |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Well-drained semi-arid stony soil, neutral to slightly alkaline pH
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Propagation Strategy
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M
Every 2–3 years in spring
Very diluted cactus fertiliser, once in spring
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Not toxic; floral odour characteristic of the genus, unpleasant to humans
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"Species described by J.J. Lavranos, a prolific describer of African and Arabian succulents during the second half of the 20th century. The species is poorly represented in botanical literature and does not appear in public image databases."
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