Taxon

Pachypodium namaquanum

Pachypodium namaquanum - halfmens, elephant's trunk
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Common name: halfmens, elephant's trunk
Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Distribution: Richtersveld
Habitat: Dry rocky deserts
IUCN Red list: Near threatened
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: These iconic survivors of the Richtersveld have stood the test of time and have a peculiar beauty about them, and a mysterious, almost magical side that has fascinated generations upon generations.
Links: iNaturalist.org • iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

Locations

  • 1: Nursery areas • Accession: 2018-282 • Provenance: Unrecorded
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