Details of genus: Caralluma R. Br. [1325]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Apocynaceae
family_ja: キョウチクトウ
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distribution_en: Africa to Myanmar
description_en: Genus of 80-100 species of tufted or clump-forming, often stoloniferous, perennial succulents from dry areas of the Mediterranean, Africa, Socotra, the Arabian Peninsula, India, and Burma. They have succulent stems, producing leaves that are reduced to scales in most species. The open bell-shaped, 5-lobed, axillary or terminal flowers, solitary or in umbels, usually exude a pungent odour. The fruits are cylindrical, greyish green follicles containing tufted seeds. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse; in warm, dry climates, use outdoors in a semi-desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-21°C (64-70°F) in late spring or early summer. Take stem cuttings in spring, allow calluses to form, then root in partial shade.
pests_en: Prone to scale insects, mealybugs, root mealybugs, and black rot.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Asclepiadaceae | ガガイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |