Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
586908

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Gilbert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bradleya 8: 13 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586240

Common Names

  • Caralluma longiflora
  • Long-flowered Caralluma
  • Long-flowered Asclepiad

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Synonyms

  • Spathulopetalum longiflorum (M.G.Gilbert) Plowes [unknown]

Description

Caralluma longiflora (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, purple fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Caralluma longiflora 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 longiflora 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 longiflora 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 longiflora

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

Caralluma longiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caralluma longiflora?

Caralluma longiflora

What type of plant is Caralluma longiflora?

Succulent

Where does Caralluma longiflora 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2699199: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.