Caralluma
speciosa (aka Caralluma
codonoides - K. schumm) - (N.E.Br)
N.E. Br |
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Distribution: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania & Uganda |
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Description: The light-green stems are angular and rudimentary leaves appear at intervals. The plants can reach one meter in height. |
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Flowers: The flowers are 5cm in diameter, the corona tubes are yellow to orange. Corolla lobes are reddish-brown with small yellow dots. Corolla lobe margins are black and ciliate near the apex. |
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| Propagation: Seeds and cuttings. | |
Photographer: H.C. Kennedy |
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