Caruncularia simsii Sweet
Sims' Caruncularia
Name published by Robert Sweet in honour of John Sims (1749-1831), English physician and botanist, editor of Curtis's Botanical Magazine from 1800 to 1826. Southern African stapeliad today included under Orbea or Stapelia according to modern molecular classification.
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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 fertiliser in spring.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No documented toxicity; floral odour possibly fetid.
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"Published in Sweet's Hortus Britannicus (1826). Named in honour of John Sims, editor of Curtis's Botanical Magazine. The accepted modern name requires confirmation in POWO; possibly Orbea simsii (Sweet) Bruyns."
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