PACHYPODIUM MAKAYENSE
Author:
John Jacob Lavranos, 2004
Family:
APOCYNACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
Lavranos. (2004). In: Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 76: 85.
Collection number:
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Thickness:
25 Centimetres
Height:
30 Centimetres
Propagate:
Seeds/Cuttings
CITES:
Synonyms:
Or is it: Pachypodium rosulatum subsp. makayense,Lüthy,2004.
This member of the Apocynaceae family was given this name by John Jacob Lavranos in 2004. It is found in Makay; the central Madagascar, growing in a well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The spiny caudex can grow to 25 centimetres in diameter, the entire plant to 30 centimetres in height. The flowers are yellow.
The genera name from Greek; pachys; 'thick' and Greek podion; 'small foot' for the thick caudiciform trunk, formed by some species. The species name after the area it is found in: Makay. The flowers by Plantemania, Llifle.com. The stem of a small plant from Giromagicactusandsucculents.com.
Flower
Yellow
Soil
Gravel
Water
Medium
Sun
Maximum
