Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
586867

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 278 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586199

Common Names

  • Caralluma gracilipes
  • Graceful-footed Caralluma
  • Graceful-footed Stapelia

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Synonyms

  • Spathulopetalum gracilipes (K.Schum.) Plowes [unknown]

Description

Caralluma gracilipes (also called Caralluma-de-espinho, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South America, typically found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a grey-green stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It produces small white flowers, followed by small, round, red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Caralluma gracilipes is a species of succulent native to India and Sri Lanka. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes, as it has an attractive foliage and produces colorful flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caralluma gracilipes has small, white flowers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings that have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caralluma gracilipes is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires little water. Propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings and planting them in a pot with well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Caralluma gracilipes

Caralluma gracilipes is native to India and can be found in dry scrub and grassland areas.

Caralluma gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caralluma gracilipes?

Caralluma gracilipes

What type of plant is Caralluma gracilipes?

Succulent

Where does Caralluma gracilipes grow?

South Africa

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,

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