Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
penangiana
ID:
520735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 266 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520067



Common Names

  • Adenia Penangiana
  • Penang Adenia
  • Penang Climbing Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Adenia catharinae Merr. [unknown]
  • Adenia nicobarica King [unknown]
  • Adenia nicobarica obliqua Craib [unknown]
  • Anthactinia penangiana M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Disemma penangiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Passiflora penangiana Wall. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Modecca nicobarica Kurz [unknown]

Description

Adenia penangiana (also called Penang 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 penangiana is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenia penangiana var. parvifolia (Pierre ex Gagnep.) W.J.de Wilde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia penangiana 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 penangiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10 and can tolerate temperatures as low as 30°F (-1°C).

Where to Find Adenia penangiana

Adenia penangiana is found in Southeast Asia.

Adenia penangiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia penangiana?

Adenia penangiana

What is the common name of Adenia penangiana?

Penang Elephant's Foot

What is the natural habitat of Adenia penangiana?

Dry forests and woodlands

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-2621558: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.