Angolluma

Angolluma is a genera of succulent plants in the milkweed, or Asclepiadaceae, family, under the tribe of Stapeliae in the subfamily Asclepiadoideae.

Description

Like most milkweeds, Angollumas have fleshy, water-holding stems adorned with soft and fleshy spines and equally fleshy, luridly colourful six-petalled flowers.

Cultivation

Caring for Angollumas can be difficult due to how easily their roots rot and die if overwatered at any one time.

Species

Include:

• Angolluma wissmanni

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References

• The Complete Encyclopedia of Succulents by Zdenek Jezek and Libor Kunte