Status:
valid
Authors:
Plowes
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Excelsa 21: 7 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506740
Common Names
- Caralluma darfurensis
- Darfurensis
- Caralluma
Description
Caralluma darfurensis (also called Darfur caralluma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and dry meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Caralluma darfurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caralluma darfurensis has white flowers with a yellow center and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caralluma darfurensis is a succulent plant that is native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. It is a drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Caralluma darfurensis
Caralluma darfurensis is native to Sudan and can be found in the Darfur region.
Caralluma darfurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caralluma darfurensis?
Caralluma darfurensis
What is the natural habitat of Caralluma darfurensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Caralluma darfurensis?
Spring and summer
Species in the Caralluma genus
Caralluma darfurensis,
Caralluma adscendens,
Caralluma arachnoidea,
Caralluma attenuata,
Caralluma baradii,
Caralluma bhupinderiana,
Caralluma congestiflora,
Caralluma dalzielii,
Caralluma dicapuae,
Caralluma dolichocarpa,
Caralluma edwardsiae,
Caralluma fimbriata,
Caralluma flavovirens,
Caralluma furta,
Caralluma geniculata,
Caralluma gracilipes,
Caralluma lamellosa,
Caralluma longiflora,
Caralluma moniliformis,
Caralluma mouretii,
Caralluma peckii,
Caralluma petraea,
Caralluma plicatiloba,
Caralluma priogonium,
Caralluma sarkariae,
Caralluma stalagmifera,
Caralluma subulata,
Caralluma turneri,
Caralluma vaduliae,
Caralluma wilhelmii,
Caralluma moorei,
Caralluma adscendens,
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,