Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
poggei
ID:
520742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 2): 603 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520074



Common Names

  • Adenia Poggei
  • Pogge's Elephant Ear
  • Pogge's Elephant Ear Vine


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Synonyms

  • Ophiocaulon dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Ophiocaulon poggei Engl. [unknown]
  • Adenia apiculata (De Wild. & T.Durand) Engl. [unknown]
  • Adenia dewevrei (De Wild. & T.Durand) Engl. [unknown]
  • Ophiocaulon apiculatum De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Adenia poggei (also called Pogge's 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 poggei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia poggei 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 poggei 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 poggei

Adenia poggei is found in tropical Africa.

Adenia poggei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia poggei?

Adenia poggei

What is the family of Adenia poggei?

Passifloraceae

Where is Adenia poggei native to?

East Africa

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,

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