Monolluma socotrana
(Balf.f.) Neve & Liede
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Description
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.
Edible Uses
The stems are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry woodland between 600-1,700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Middle East, Socotra, Yemen,
Synonyms
Caralluma socotrana (Balf.f.) N. E. Br.Sanguilluma socotrana (Balf.f.) Plowes
References (2)
- Mutie, F. M., et al, 2023, Important Medicinal and Food Taxa (Orders and Families) in Kenya, Based on Three Quantitative Approaches. Plants 2023, 12, 1145
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
