Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
zambesiensis
ID:
520805

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Fern. & A.Fern.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 50: 166 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520137



Common Names

  • Adenia Zambesiensis
  • Zambesian Gout Plant
  • Gout Plant


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Description

Adenia zambesiensis (also called Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Zambia. It has a thick, fleshy stem and large, leathery leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats such as rocky hillsides and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia zambesiensis 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 zambesiensis has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia zambesiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The best time to take cuttings is in the spring or summer. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into larger pots or in the garden.

Where to Find Adenia zambesiensis

Adenia zambesiensis is native to Zambia.

Adenia zambesiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia zambesiensis?

Adenia zambesiensis

What is the common name of Adenia zambesiensis?

Zambesian Adenia

What is the habitat of Adenia zambesiensis?

It is found in tropical 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-2621624: Based on the initial data import
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.