Monolluma socotrana (Balf.F.) Meve & Liede

Species

Angiosperms > Gentianales > Apocynaceae > Monolluma

Characteristics

It forms clumps and has succulent stems. The stems are 15-20 mm long by 8-12 mm wide. The leaves only remain as small segments. The flowers are near the top. They are shiny and red. They are 2-3 cm across and funnel shaped.
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry woodland between 600-1,700 m above sea level.
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Uses environmental use food
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Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20009966-1
WFO ID wfo-0000368602
COL ID 73P87
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Synonyms

Monolluma socotrana Boucerosia socotrana Caralluma corrugata Caralluma rivae Caralluma rosengrenii Caralluma socotrana Sanguilluma socotrana