Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
enigmaticum
ID:
1330135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pavelka, Prokes, V.Vlk, Lavranos, Žídek & Ramav.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 86: 249 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342589

Common Names

  • Pachypodium enigmaticum
  • Enigmaticum Pachypodium
  • Pachypodium

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Description

Pachypodium enigmaticum (also called Enigmatic Pachypodium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is found in Madagascar. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachypodium enigmaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its unique, spiny leaves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachypodium enigmaticum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachypodium enigmaticum is a succulent that prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated from offsets or stem cuttings. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from the tip of the stem and allow it to callous over before planting in a moist soil mixture.

Where to Find Pachypodium enigmaticum

Pachypodium enigmaticum can be found in Madagascar.

Pachypodium enigmaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachypodium enigmaticum?

Pachypodium enigmaticum

What is the common name of Pachypodium enigmaticum?

Enigmatic Pachypodium

What type of plant is Pachypodium enigmaticum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
Bořivoj Prokeš: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prokes' in the authors string.
Petr Pavelka (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavelka' in the authors string.
Vítězslav Vlk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Vlk' in the authors string.
Ivo Žídek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Žídek' in the authors string.
Perle Ramavovololona: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramav.' in the authors string.