Pachypodium ambongense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambongense
ID:
262713
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Trimestriel Acad. Malgache , n.s., 6: 162 (1922-1923 publ. 1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262045
Common Names
- Pachypodium ambongense
- Ambong Pachypodium
- Madagascar Palm
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Pachypodium ambongense (also called Ambong Pachypodium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pachypodium ambongense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pachypodium ambongense are yellowish-green and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Pachypodium ambongense is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Pachypodium ambongense
Pachypodium ambongense can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pachypodium ambongense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachypodium ambongense?
Pachypodium ambongense
What is the growth habit of Pachypodium ambongense?
It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.
What is the flowering season of Pachypodium ambongense?
It flowers in the summer and autumn months.
Species in the Pachypodium genus
Pachypodium ambongense, Pachypodium baronii, Pachypodium bispinosum, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium decaryi, Pachypodium densiflorum, Pachypodium eburneum, Pachypodium geayi, Pachypodium horombense, Pachypodium inopinatum, Pachypodium lamerei, Pachypodium lealii, Pachypodium menabeum, Pachypodium namaquanum, Pachypodium rosulatum, Pachypodium rutenbergianum, Pachypodium saundersii, Pachypodium sofiense, Pachypodium succulentum, Pachypodium windsorii, Pachypodium mikea, Pachypodium enigmaticum,
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-145211: Based on the initial data import
Henri Louis Poisson (1877-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poiss.' in the authors string.