Pachypodium succulentum
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| Pachypodium succulentum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Angiosperm |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Pachypodium |
| Species: | P. succulentum |
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| Pachypodium succulentum | |
Pachypodium succulentum is an attractive member of the Apocynaceae family native to South Africa.
Description
True to its name, succulentum is characterised by its sturdy water-holding swallowed-stem base. Thin, near-straight shoots grow from this base to a height of around 1.6 feet and are covered in 0.8 inch thorns that come in pairs. Leaves are found on the upper parts of the shoots and are narrow, dark green, lanceolate and feature venation. Flowers are pink or white.
References
- The Complete Encyclopedia of Succulents by Dzenek Jezek and Libor Kunte.
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