Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
obesum
ID:
764736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 411 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764069

Common Names

  • Adenium Obesum
  • Desert Rose
  • Impala Lily

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Description

Adenium obesum (also called Desert Rose, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent native to tropical regions of Africa. It grows in dry, sandy areas and rocky slopes, and has pink or white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adenium obesum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenium obesum has large, pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenium obesum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and should be planted in spring. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season, but it should be kept dry during the dormant period.

Where to Find Adenium obesum

Adenium obesum can be found in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Adenium obesum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenium obesum?

Adenium obesum

What is the common name of Adenium obesum?

Desert Rose

What is the natural habitat of Adenium obesum?

Adenium obesum is native to the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3030: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.