Caralluma adscendens (Roxb.) R.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Gentianales > Apocynaceae > Caralluma

Characteristics

A clump forming succulent shrub. It is trailing at the base and then upright. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The stem are the base can be 2 cm across. It is 4 angled. The leaves are small and simple. The flowers are in groups of 1-2. The fruit are a pair of follicles 10-15 cm long by 1 cm wide. The seeds are oblong.
Life form perennial
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.3 - 0.6
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Environment

A tropical plant. It grows near Chennai. It grows on bare rocky hillsides.
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Usage

The tender young shoots are used as a vegetable. They are used to make chutney.
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Edible fruits leaves stems
Therapeutic use Stomach diseases (stem), Ulcer (stem), Anti-inflammatory agents (unspecified)
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Cultivation

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Images

Caralluma adscendens unspecified picture

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:95197-1
WFO ID wfo-0000586071
COL ID 5WZVT
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Synonyms

Boucerosia adscendens Caralluma adscendens

Lower taxons

Caralluma adscendens var. fimbriata Caralluma adscendens var. gracilis Caralluma adscendens var. carinata Caralluma adscendens var. bicolor