Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzepecky
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 87: 131 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342836
Common Names
- Adenium dhofarense
- Dhofarense Adenium
- Dhofarense Plant
Description
Adenium dhofarense (also called Dhofar adenium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula. It has small, white flowers and leathery, oval-shaped leaves, and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adenium dhofarense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenium dhofarense has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenium dhofarense is a succulent shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted immediately.
Where to Find Adenium dhofarense
Adenium dhofarense can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.
Adenium dhofarense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenium dhofarense?
Adenium dhofarense
What is the family of Adenium dhofarense?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Adenium dhofarense?
Dhofar Adenium
Species in the Adenium genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,
References
Alain Rzepecky: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzepecky' in the authors string.