Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
inopinatum
ID:
262737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 68: 175 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262069

Common Names

  • Pachypodium inopinatum
  • Unexpected Pachypodium
  • Madagascar Palm

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Synonyms

  • Pachypodium rosulatum inopinatum (Lavranos) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Pachypodium inopinatum (also called Unexpected Pachypodium, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It has a thick, single trunk and a rounded crown of spiny leaves. It grows in dry deciduous forests and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pachypodium inopinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pachypodium inopinatum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachypodium inopinatum is best propagated from seed. Plant the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil and water them lightly. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once the seedlings have sprouted, water them more frequently and fertilize them every few weeks.

Where to Find Pachypodium inopinatum

Pachypodium inopinatum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pachypodium inopinatum FAQ

What are the light requirements for Pachypodium inopinatum?

Pachypodium inopinatum prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil should I use for Pachypodium inopinatum?

Pachypodium inopinatum prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

How often should I water Pachypodium inopinatum?

Pachypodium inopinatum should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

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