Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
swazicum
ID:
766369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765702

Common Names

  • Swazicum Adenium
  • Desert Rose
  • Mock Azalea

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Description

Adenium swazicum (also called Desert Rose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to South Africa and Swaziland. It is a succulent shrub growing to 1 m tall, with a stout, much-branched trunk and tufted crown of leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adenium swazicum is often used as an ornamental plant, and can be used as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a living fence. The leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, and the sap is used to treat wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenium swazicum has large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are white with pink stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenium swazicum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Adenium swazicum

Adenium swazicum is native to Swaziland.

Adenium swazicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenium swazicum?

Adenium swazicum

What is the common name of Adenium swazicum?

Swazi Desert Rose

What is the natural habitat of Adenium swazicum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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-3046: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.