Scientific Name: Pachypodium griquense L. Bolus
Synonym: Pachypodium succulentum var. griquense
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: South Africa Growth Habits: Shrub |
Pachypodium griquense is now generally considered a small-flower form of Pachypodium succulentum. It has a thin stem and develop a large underground caudex. The name griquense comes from the 'Griqualand west', the area of South Africa where it was first collected.
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