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Madagascan plants with photos - Plantae

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Chadsia grevei - Elegant species endemic to<br />

subarid thickets and woodlands of Toliara,<br />

Madagascar between 0-500m elev ation. Looks<br />

v ery delicate but is actually quite drought<br />

tolerant. Heads of long orange-red f lowers in<br />

spring.<br />

Fernandoa madagascariensis - This small<br />

tree has bright red trumpet-shaped f lowers. An<br />

outstanding f lowering tree in warmer climates.<br />

Can handle colder weather but no f rost.<br />

Stereospermum euphorioides - Tree of up<br />

to 20-30m. Flowers in groups, up to 8cm in<br />

diameter, whitish pink. Summer f lowering.<br />

Alluaudia ascendens - Octopus Tree,<br />

sometimes also called lemur trees as the<br />

lemurs hop f rom one to another in the dry<br />

f orrests of Madagascar. These should not be<br />

conf used <strong>with</strong> Alluay dia procera which is<br />

commenly av ailable in South Af rica. Can grow<br />

up to 15m tall.<br />

R 80.00<br />

R 110.00<br />

R 90.00 Sorry no picture available.<br />

R 150.00<br />

Exotic Trees and Shrubs

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