Monolluma socotrana

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A herb. 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.

Where it is found

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

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Middle East, Socotra, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Caralluma socotrana (Balf.f.) N. E. Br.; Sanguilluma socotrana (Balf.f.) Plowes;