Caralluma moorei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
749559
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aditya
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Asklepios 110: 7 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748892
Common Names
- Caralluma Moorei
- Moorei Caralluma
- Caralluma Moorei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caralluma moorei (also called 'Moore's Caralluma', among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Caralluma moorei is a plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caralluma moorei has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Caralluma moorei is a succulent that grows in full sun to partial shade in dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and covered lightly with soil. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are large enough to plant out in their permanent positions. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a pot of moist compost.
Where to Find Caralluma moorei
Caralluma moorei is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Caralluma moorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caralluma moorei?
Caralluma moorei
What type of plant is Caralluma moorei?
A succulent
What is the natural habitat of Caralluma moorei?
Dry and rocky slopes
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,
References
Soumen Aditya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aditya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113920-1: Based on the initial data import