Pachypodium brevicaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicaule
ID:
262720
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 503 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262052
Common Names
- Pachypodium brevicaule
- Short-stemmed Pachypodium
- Madagascar Palm
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Pachypodium brevicaule (also called Short-stemmed 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 brevicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pachypodium brevicaule sub. brevicaulePachypodium brevicaule sub. leucoxanthum Lüthy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pachypodium brevicaule are white 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 brevicaule 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 brevicaule
Pachypodium brevicaule can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pachypodium brevicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachypodium brevicaule?
Pachypodium brevicaule
What is the growth habit of Pachypodium brevicaule?
It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.
What is the flowering season of Pachypodium brevicaule?
It flowers in the spring and summer 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-145219: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.