Caralluma speciosa (Caralluma)

Caralluma speciosa (Caralluma) dark purple flower close up with yellow center and thick stems
Caralluma speciosa (Caralluma) flower with dark purple petals and a yellow center on thick stems.

Botanical name: Caralluma speciosa

Common name: Caralluma

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryUnusual color

The light-green stems are angular and rudimentary leaves appear at intervals. The perfectly symmetrical ball of inflorescence about 10 cm across is very impressive.To pollinate, the flowers attract flies by emitting a scent similar to that of carrion.

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.


Caralluma speciosa (Caralluma) dark purple flower with light green succulent stems, close up plant.
Caralluma speciosa (Caralluma) dark purple flower cluster on succulent plant branches growing near large rocks
Caralluma speciosa (Caralluma) dark maroon and yellow flower, close up view of fuzzy petals


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