Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(1): 279 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763757
Common Names
- Adenium multiflorum
- Many-flowered Adenium
- Many-flowered Desert Rose
Description
Adenium multiflorum (also called Many-Flowered Adenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Adenium multiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make a herbal tea that is said to have many health benefits, including improving digestion, relieving stress, and boosting the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenium multiflorum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenium multiflorum is a succulent shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun and should be watered sparingly. It should be fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Adenium multiflorum
Adenium multiflorum is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Adenium multiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenium multiflorum?
Adenium multiflorum
What are the common names of Adenium multiflorum?
Common names include Adenium, Desert Rose, and Impala Lily.
What are the care requirements for Adenium multiflorum?
Adenium multiflorum requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
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,