Caruncularia massonii Sweet
Masson's Caruncularia
Old name described by Sweet for a stapeliad from South Africa, now reclassified under Orbea or Stapelia. Named in honour of Francis Masson (1741-1805), Scottish botanist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and first official collector at the Cape of Good Hope.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caruncularia |
| Growth Habit | Erect succulent |
| Conservation Status | Not evaluated (IUCN) |
| pH Target | 6.0-7.5 |
| Type | Sandy, free-draining. |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy, free-draining.
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Propagation Strategy
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Every 2-3 years.
Minimal fertilisation once in spring.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Possible fetid floral odour (fly pollination); no known toxicity.
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"Name published in Sweet, Hortus Britannicus (1826). The accepted name under modern classification is likely Orbea massonii (Decne.) Bruyns; verify in Plants of the World Online (POWO) for confirmation."
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