Caralluma arabica (خنصور)

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Caralluma arabica

Perennial, succulent, erect, up to 30cm, 30-50cm across. Stems branching, grey-green with white bloom, roughly quadrangular in cross section with crenellated edges. Inflorescence a tight round cluster up to 3 cm across directly on end of stem. Flowers 5-petalled, maroon with a shiny white spot in the centre, hairy at the tips. In centre of flowers a shiny white spot. Carrion-like smell attracts flies. Fruits cylindrical, smooth, paired, on 0.5cm short stalks, erect, up to 10cm. Seeds dark brown, with a tuft of long hairs. Flowering Feb.-May.

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Caralluma arabica

Height:10-20 cm
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Origin:خناصُور
Category:Native Plants of UAE
Family:Asclepiadaceae
Common Name:Khansour- Khansir – Duja
Flower Colour:Dark Brown
Drought Tolerance:High
Salinity Tolerance:Medium
Sun Tolerance:High
Wind Tolerance:High
Water-Logg Tolerance:Low
pH Level: Basic
Pest Tolerance:High
Disease Tolerance:High
Growth Rate:Slow
Fragrance: No
Growth Habit:Bushy

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