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Caralluma compta (N.E.Br.) Schltr.
J. Bot. 479 (1898)
Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Piaranthus comptus N.E.Br.
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 8924 b 1891.

Caralluma compta (Piaranthus comptus) Photo by: Luiza Ferreira

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Piaranthus comptus N.E.Br.
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 8924 b 1891.
Synonymy: 3
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Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Piaranthus comptus group

  • Piaranthus comptus N.E.Br.: Corolla lobes 5-7 mm long, spotted with dark purple-brown and slightly conical whiteto brownish purple hairs. Distribution: North, East and Western Cape.
  • Piaranthus comptus var. ciliatus N.E.Br.: corolla-lobes ciliate with vibratile clavate hairs, otherwise as in the type.

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Caralluma compta (Piaranthus comptus) Photo by: Luiza Ferreira
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Caralluma compta (Piaranthus comptus) Photo by: Luiza Ferreira


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