Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 424 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262050
Common Names
- Pachypodium bispinosum
- Double-spined Pachypodium
- Madagascar Palm
Synonyms
- Pachypodium glabrum G.Don [unknown]
- Belonites bispinosus (L.f.) E.Mey. [unknown]
- Echites bispinosus L.f. [unknown]
Description
Pachypodium bispinosum (also called Two-spined Pachypodium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pachypodium bispinosum 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 bispinosum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachypodium bispinosum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Pachypodium bispinosum
Pachypodium bispinosum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pachypodium bispinosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachypodium bispinosum?
Pachypodium bispinosum
What is the growth habit of Pachypodium bispinosum?
It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall.
What is the flowering season of Pachypodium bispinosum?
It flowers in the summer and autumn months.
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,