74 observations
Pachypodium decaryi
Pachypodium decaryi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Pachypodium
About
Pachypodium decaryi is a flowering plant, and a member of the Apocynaceae family. This species was first described in 1922 by Henri Louis Poisson. It is native to central Madagascar, growing on bare rocks with little water and a lot of sunlight. The caudex (swollen stem base) of this species can grow to 40 centimetres in diameter, and the taller stems can grow up to three or four meters. It blooms with white flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pachypodium decaryi is Pachypodium decaryi.
- Pachypodium decaryi belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Pachypodium decaryi belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Pachypodium decaryi belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Pachypodium decaryi belongs to the order Gentianales.
- Pachypodium decaryi belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
- Pachypodium decaryi belongs to the genus Pachypodium.