Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

General Information Common Name  Desert Rose Scientific Name  Adenium obesum Sun Tolerance  Full Sun Height  1 - 3 m (3. - 10 ft) Spread  0.3 - 1 m (3 - 3.3 ft) Growth Rate  Slow Bloom Time  Summer Color  Green, Flower Color  Multi-Color Type  Shrubs Native  Africa, Asia

Classification Kingdom  Plantae – Plants Subkingdom  Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division  Magnoliophyta – Flowering Plants Class  Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons Subclass  Asteridae Order  Gentianales Family  Apocynaceae – Dogbane Family Genus  Adenium  –  Desert Rose Species  A. obesum

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Adenium obesum commonly known as Desert Rose also known as Sabi Star, others name are Kudu, Mock Azalea, or Impala Lily. It is native to the Sahel regions, south of the Sahara and tropical and subtropical eastern and Southern Africa and Arabia.

It is an evergreen or drought-deciduous succulent shrub but lose the leaves during cold spells. The leaves are spirally arranged on gray-green to brown branches, clustered toward the tips of the shoots, simple entire leathery in texture, ovate, gray-green,  5-15 cm (2-3 in) long and 1-8 cm (.5-3 in) broad.  It is a small tree grown 1 – 3 m (3.3 – 10 ft) in height and it can grow 1 m {3.3 ft) or more in diameter. The plant sometimes has a fleshy taproot.

In the wild, flowers bloom in summer with some irregular continued bloom throughout the year. The flowers are Multi-Color in color, tubular, 2-5 cm (.8-2 in) long, with the outer portion 4-6 cm (1.5-2.5 in) diameter with five petals.

It is very famous as ornamental plant. People like to plant it in their garden or park. Also it has a great value as bonsai plant. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use, mainly as a medicine. The root sap or sometimes the wood or stem latex contains a powerful heart toxin and is used to prepare arrow poison.

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Leaves of Desert Rose

Adenium obesum Leaves

Young Plant of Desert Rose

Flowers of Desert Rose, Pink

Adenium obesum Flowers, Red

Seeds of Desert Rose

Bark of Desert Rose

Ornamental Plant Desert Rose

Adenium obesum Ornamental Plant

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose Ornamental Plant

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose Ornamental Plant

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

Adenium obesum – Desert Rose

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Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

General Information Common Name  Cape Aloe Scientific Name  Aloe ferox Sun Tolerance  Full Sun Height  2 – 3 m (6 - 8 ft) Spread  1.2 – 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft Growth Rate  Slow Bloom Time  Winter Color  Green Flower Color  Red, Orange, White Type  Cactus & Succulents Native  Africa

Classification Kingdom  Plantae – Plants Subkingdom  Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision  Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division  Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class  Liliopsida – Monocotyledons Subclass  Liliidae Order  Liliales Family  Aloaceae – Aloe family Genus  Aloe L. – aloe Species  A. ferox

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox commonly known as Cape Aloe. It is well known as Aloe Vera. Aloe ferox is native to southern of Africa. It is usually found in mountainous areas where it favors exposed ridges and rocky grass fields. This is an evergreen slow growing plant that grows to 2 – 3 m (6 – 8 ft). The leaves are a dull green, sometimes with a slightly blue look to them. Each leaf can be up to 1 m long. They may also have a reddish tinge. It blooms in winter. The flowers color is red, orange or white with cylindrical shape. All plant of this species is also relatively popular among gardeners and has been studied for possible medical uses. Aloe has a great medic value. For hundreds of years “Alo Jel” used for Skin care products. Aloe ferox plants are propagated mainly from seed and head cuttings, with plants sowed with approximately one meter separations. When it planted from seeds it takes about 4 to 5 years for the plants to reach the first harvest. At harvest time each leaf reached up to 1-2 Kg at weight. 

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe : Flower

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe : Flowers

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe : Flowers

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe : Flowers

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox - Cape Aloe

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh

General Information Common Name  Blue Cohosh, Squaw root or Papoose root Scientific Name  Caulophyllum thalictroides Sun Tolerance  Shade Height  Below 1 m (1–3 ft) Spread  Below 1 m (1–2 ft) Growth Rate  Moderate Bloom Time  Spring Color  Green Flower Color  Gree, Yellow, White Type  Shrub Native  North-America

Classification Kingdom  Plantae – Plants Subkingdom  Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision  Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division  Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class  Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons Subclass  Magnoliidae Order  Ranunculales Family  Berberidaceae – Barberry family Genus  Caulophyllum Michx. – cohosh Species  C. thalictroides

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllum thalictroides common name is Blue Cohosh. It is also called Squaw Root or Papoose root. It is native to eastern North-America. It is found in hardwood forest of the eastern United States, and favors moist coves and hillsides. It is generally well grown in shady locations, in rich soil. This is flowering shrubs plant. Plants may be grown from seed, but usually will not flower until the third or fourth year. It is a medium-tall perennial with blue berry-like fruits and evergreen tree. Blue Cohosh grows 1-3 feet (below 1m). It is valued not for its flowers but for its lacy, ternately-compound, blue-green foliage and its erect clusters of blue, fruit-like seeds. Leaves appear at mid-stem, emerging a smoky blue in spring and turning bluish-green at maturity. Young plants are covered with a whitish, waxy bloom. Inconspicuous, brownish-green to yellowish-green flowers. The roots of Blue Cohosh has a great medic value. It  is used as a medicinal herb by American Indians. Many Native American tribes and mid-wives, would use this herb in conjunction with other herbs and fluids for abortive and contraceptive purposes. 

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Flowers

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Flowers

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Flowers

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Fruits

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Fruits

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Fruits

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Flowers

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Flowers

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Roots

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Roots

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Fruits

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh : Flowers

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

General Information Common Name  Candelabra Aloe, Krantz Aloe Scientific Name  Aloe arborescens Sun Tolerance  Full Sun Height  2 – 3 m (6 - 8 ft) Spread  1.2 – 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft Growth Rate  Slow Bloom Time  Spring Color  Green Flower Color  Red-Orange, Yellow Type  Cactus & Succulents Native  Africa

Classification Kingdom  Plantae – Plants Subkingdom  Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision  Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division  Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class  Liliopsida – Monocotyledons Subclass  Liliidae Order  Liliales Family  Aloaceae – Aloe family Genus  Aloe L. – aloe Species  A. arborescens

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe arborescens commonly known as Candelabra Aloe also called Krantz Aloe the Afrikaans word "krantz", which means a rocky cliff. It is native to southern of Africa. Aloe arborescens is well known as Aloe Vera. It is usually found in mountainous areas where it favors exposed ridges and rocky outcrops. It is also found in dense bush. This is an evergreen slow growing plant. Aloe arborescens is a large multi-headed sprawling succulent, its specific name indicating that it sometimes reaches tree size that grows to 2 – 3 m (6 – 8 feet). Its leaves are succulent and are green with a slight blue tint. Its leaves are armed with small spikes along its edges and are arranged in rosettes situated at the end of branches. It blooms in spring. The flowers color is red, orange or yellow with cylindrical shape. All plant of this species is also relatively popular among gardeners and has recently been studied for possible medical uses. People cultivate it for aloe jells. Decoctions of the leaves are also used in childbirth and in treating sick calves. In the Transkei it is used for stomach ache and given to chickens to prevent them from getting sick.

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe : Flowers Red

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe : Flowers Orange

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe : Flowers Orange

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe

Aloe Arborescens - Candelabra Aloe