Adenium obesum multiflorum

Adenium obesum multiflorum

Common Names

Impalalelie (afrikaans)
Impala Lily (english)
isigubengubu (zulu)

Taxonomy

Family APOCYNACEAE
Genus Adenium
Species obesum
SA Plant Number
Basionym Adenium obesum multiflorum

Description

Adenium obesum subs. multiflorum is a semi-hardy, deciduous, succulent shrub that has thick swollen branches and roots. The slightly fleshy leaves appear after flowering. The large, showy, white or pink flowers with a pink to dark red border and crinkly margins are borne from May to September, on the bare silvery stems. The velvety pods are paired and cigar-shaped.

This is an unusual garden or container plant. It needs a well-drained soil, full sun and protection against frost. Do not overwater as it may rot.

Size: 0.6 to 1.5m

Wildlife

Uses

Landscaping:

Unusual garden or container plant

Distribution

Northern KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo

Natural Habitat:

Open dry woodland

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