Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
olaboensis
ID:
520719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Claverie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 2, 7: 26 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520051



Common Names

  • Adenia Olaboensis
  • Olabo Adenia
  • Olabo Climbing Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Adenia olaboensis olaboensis [unknown]

Description

Adenia olaboensis (also called Olabo Adenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia olaboensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenia olaboensis var. parva W.J.de Wilde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia olaboensis has white flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia olaboensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height and width. It is native to Western Australia and prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-hardwood cuttings and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Adenia olaboensis

Adenia olaboensis is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be found in dry forests and woodlands.

Adenia olaboensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Adenia olaboensis?

Adenia olaboensis is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

What are the common uses of Adenia olaboensis?

Adenia olaboensis is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value.

What are the growth requirements of Adenia olaboensis?

Adenia olaboensis prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Species in the Adenia genus

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621542: Based on the initial data import
Pascal Claverie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Claverie' in the authors string.