Pachypodium menabeum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menabeum
ID:
262744
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 141 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262076
Common Names
- Pachypodium menabeum
- Menabe Pachypodium
- Madagascar Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pachypodium menabeum (also called Menabe 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 menabeum 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 menabeum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pachypodium menabeum 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 menabeum
Pachypodium menabeum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pachypodium menabeum FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Pachypodium menabeum?
Pachypodium menabeum prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Pachypodium menabeum need?
Pachypodium menabeum needs bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Pachypodium menabeum?
Pachypodium menabeum should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.
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-145242: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.