Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-655.46.13
Operculicarya decaryi
English: Elephant tree; Jabily.
Region: Madagascar.
Habitat: drought tolerant; does well in full sun; cannot tolerate freezing conditions.
Use: ornamental, bonsai tree.
Botany
Stem: thick succulent plant species in the family.
Inflorescence: at the end of short branches, with ± 5 five flowers.
Flowers: small; red; flowers in winter.