pachypodiumpachypodium
genusgenusDistinctive succulent plants characterized by thick, water-storing trunks and branches adorned with sharp spines. These remarkable plants produce beautiful, fragrant flowers that contrast dramatically with their otherworldly appearance.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek 'pachy' meaning 'thick' and 'podium' meaning 'foot' or 'base', referring to the characteristically swollen base of these plants.
Interesting fact!
Despite their cactus-like appearance, these plants are actually more closely related to plumerias and oleanders, showcasing a fascinating example of convergent evolution.
All species of Pachypodium
pachypodiumSaundersii
Kudu lily, Saunders' pachypodium, Bottle plant.
pachypodiumRutenbergianum
Madagascar palm, Bottle palm, Star flower pachypodium.
pachypodiumBrevicaule
Madagascar elephant's foot, Short-stemmed pachypodium, Living rock plant.
pachypodiumLamerei
Madagascar palm, Club foot, Bottle palm.
pachypodiumDensiflorum
Dense-flowered Madagascar palm, Yellow crown pachypodium, Dwarf Madagascar palm.
pachypodiumBispinosum
Two-spined pachypodium, Madagascar palm, Little gouty stem.
pachypodiumSucculentum
Cape pachypodium, Bottle plant, Succulent elephant's foot.
pachypodiumGeayi
Madagascar palm tree, Giant Madagascar palm, Silver Madagascar palm.
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