Caralluma wilhelmii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilhelmii
ID:
744167
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 477 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743500
Common Names
- Caralluma Wilhelmii
- Wilhelmii Caralluma
- Caralluma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caralluma wilhelmii (also called Wilhelmii, among many other common names) is a succulent found in India. It has a single stem, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, narrow-elliptic in shape, and are up to 10 cm long. It is native to India, and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caralluma wilhelmii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caralluma wilhelmii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caralluma wilhelmii is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Caralluma wilhelmii
Caralluma wilhelmii is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Caralluma wilhelmii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caralluma wilhelmii?
Caralluma wilhelmii
What is the common name of Caralluma wilhelmii?
Wilhelm's caralluma
What is the natural habitat of Caralluma wilhelmii?
Deserts and xeric shrublands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2895726: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.