Caralluma aucheriana
(Decne) N. E. Br.
Apocynaceae Edible: Leaves
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A tropical succulent herb in the Apocynaceae family with fleshy stems.
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Edible Uses
The fleshy stems are eaten both raw and cooked.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy stems are eaten both raw and cooked.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,
Notes
Check Boucerosia edulis Boucerosia aucheriena auct. non Decne is a synonym of Caralluma tuberculata
Synonyms
Boucerosia aucheriana Decne.
References (2)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 79 (As Boucerosia aucheriana)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 177 (As Boucerosia aucheriana)
