Whitesloanea crassa

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A succulent herb. It grows 13 cm tall. The stem is 4 angled. The flowers are produced in vertical rows along the ribs. The flowers are bell shaped. They are 2 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in arid places. It suits USDA hardiness zone 10a-11b.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Somalia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or stem cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Whitsloanea crassa (N. E. Br.) Chiov.; unresolved. Caralluma crassa N. E. Br.; Drakebrockmania crassa (N. E. Br.) A. C. White & B. Sloane;