Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
adscendens
ID:
586739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. i. (1811) 25.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586071

Common Names

  • Caralluma adscendens
  • Ascending Caralluma
  • Ascending Stapelia

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Synonyms

  • Boucerosia adscendens (Roxb.) Wall. [unknown]

Description

Caralluma adscendens (also called Caralluma, among many other common names) is a succulent plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to India, and is found in dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has a thick, fleshy stem and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and grey-green. Its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Caralluma adscendens is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caralluma adscendens var. fimbriata (Wall.) Gravely & Mayur.
Caralluma adscendens var. gracilis Gravely & Mayur.
Caralluma adscendens var. carinata Gravely & Mayur.
Caralluma adscendens var. bicolor (V.S.Ramach., S.Joseph, H.A.John & Sofiya) Karupp., Ugraiah & Pull.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caralluma adscendens is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caralluma adscendens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Caralluma adscendens

Caralluma adscendens is found in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Caralluma adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caralluma adscendens?

Caralluma adscendens

What is the family of Caralluma adscendens?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Caralluma adscendens?

Adscendens Caralluma

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2699041: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.