Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 430 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586334
Common Names
- Caralluma stalagmifera
- Stalagmifera Caralluma
- Stalagmifera Starfish Plant
Synonyms
- Caralluma stalagmifera intermedia Karupp. & Pull. [unknown]
- Caralluma stalagmifera longipetala Karupp. & Pull. [unknown]
Description
Caralluma stalagmifera (also called 'Stalagmifera's Caralluma', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has slender, cylindrical stems with small, white flowers and small, round leaves. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caralluma stalagmifera is a succulent plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caralluma stalagmifera is a small, white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caralluma stalagmifera can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and replant in a well-draining potting mix. Cultivation of Caralluma stalagmifera requires bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Caralluma stalagmifera
Caralluma stalagmifera is found in India.
Caralluma stalagmifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caralluma stalagmifera?
Caralluma stalagmifera
What is the common name of Caralluma stalagmifera?
Stalagmifera Caralluma
What type of environment does Caralluma stalagmifera prefer?
Caralluma stalagmifera prefers dry, rocky environments with plenty of indirect sunlight.
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,