Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oleifolium
ID:
765560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 53 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764893

Common Names

  • Adenium oleifolium
  • Desert Rose
  • Sabi Star

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Description

Adenium oleifolium (also called Oleiferous Desert Rose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has thick, succulent stems and produces pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenium oleifolium is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, long and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenium oleifolium is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is the easiest and most reliable method. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Adenium oleifolium

Adenium oleifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Adenium oleifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenium oleifolium?

Adenium oleifolium

What is the common name of Adenium oleifolium?

Olive-leaved Adenium

What is the natural habitat of Adenium oleifolium?

Woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands

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-3038: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.