Author: | Martine
Bardot-Vaucoulon, 1997 |
Family: |
PASSIFLORACEAE |
Origin: |
Madagascar |
Soil: |
Limestone
Cracks |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
18
Centimetres |
Height: |
150-300 Centimetres |
Flower:
|
White |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Passifloraceae family was
given this name by Martine Bardot-Vaucoulon in 1997. It is found in
northern Madagascar, growing in limestone cracks with some water and
lots of sun. The stem can grow to eighteen centimetres or more
in diameter and reach one and a half to three meters. The flowers are
white. The name Adenia
is derived from aden, meaning gland, and pertains to the glands
found on leaves of most of the species.
The species name from 'Lapiaz';
karst limestone. |