Caralluma montana R.A.Dyer & E.A.Bruce
Mountain Caralluma
South African succulent from montane habitats, jointly described by Robert Allen Dyer and Edith Augusta Bruce, two eminent botanists from the National Herbarium of Pretoria (SANBI). Its epithet 'montana' indicates a preference for higher altitude zones compared to Caralluma from arid valleys. It tolerates somewhat lower temperatures than its lowland congeners. It grows on rocky mountain outcrops with high exposure and excellent drainage soils.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming succulent with compact quadrangular stems, adapted to montane conditions |
| Conservation Status | Not formally assessed by IUCN; South African montane habitat potentially vulnerable to land-use change |
| pH Target | 5.8–7.2 |
| Type | Rocky mountain soil, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Rocky mountain soil, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
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Propagation Strategy
A
E
Every 2–3 years in spring
Diluted succulent fertiliser once in spring
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Not toxic; flowers with fetid odour during anthesis
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"Described in the 20th century by Dyer and Bruce from the National Herbarium of Pretoria. Its adaptation to montane habitats makes it slightly more cold-tolerant than most Caralluma, which can be advantageous in outdoor collections in temperate climates."
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