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, Bottle plant, Mini Madagascar palm.
pachypodiumRutenbergianum
Madagascar palm, Bottle tree, Star flower succulent.
pachypodiumBrevicaule
Madagascar elephant's foot, Living rock cactus, Golden rock plant.
pachypodiumLamerei
Madagascar palm, Bottle palm, Spineless palm.
pachypodiumDensiflorum
Dense-flowered pachypodium, Yellow crown succulent, Dwarf Madagascar palm.
pachypodiumBispinosum
Two-spined pachypodium, Mini Madagascar palm, Dwarf elephant foot.
pachypodiumSucculentum
Bottle plant, Cape pachypodium, Succulent elephant foot.
pachypodiumGeayi
Madagascar palm, Silver palm, Giant Madagascar palm.
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