ISLAS DE CACTUS AFRICA - AMERICA - MADAGASCAR MADAGASCAR CACTUS ISLAND Deciduous shrub armed with large and strong spines, which is capable of reaching more than 2 m in height. Erect, long and robust stems that sometimes when young twist and develop in a disorderly manner, becoming about to two bulky main stems when the plant is adult. It is characterized by barbs up to 3 cm long, silvery and arranged along and in line, covering the entire plant. Rounded leaves, thick and fleshy, intense green and appearing in a number of between 2-3 units in the same areola. The flowers are grouped into large umbels at the end of the stems, they are very small and yellowish, although it is rare to flower. Scientific name: Alluaudia procera (Drake) Drake Common name: Ocotillo of Madagascar Family: Didiereaceae Order: Caryophyllales Subclass or class: Caryophyllidae Flowering time: Place of origin: Madagascar Location: BOTANIC GARDEN Sector: Crasas Plants Habitat and Cultural Demands ALLUAUDIA PROCERA It needs very sunny exhibitions all year round. Irrigations should be measured, waiting for the substrate to dry before watering again. In winter you don't have to water it. It should be borne in mind that in its natural habitat rains occur sparsely and rarely. Uses It is grown in gardens in isolation. Its striking staff and the thorns that are arranged along its stem attract the attention of visitors to these gardens. Observations You have to be very careful in your handling for its impressive spikes, which can really do a lot of damage. Synonyms: Didierea procera Drake. Aloe descoingsii is a species of aloe native to Madagascar. It is the smallest aloe plant in the world and is a set of rosette-shaped succulent leaves with a long stem. It is 4-6 cm in diameter. Its state of conservation is disputed, although it appears to be in danger.2 Taxonomy[edit] Aloe descoingsii was described by Gilbert Westacott Reynolds and published in the Journal of South African Botany 24:103, in 1958.3 Etymologaloe: generic name of very uncertain origin: it could be derived from the Greek "als, alós", "salt" - giving ,aloé, oés that designated both the plant and its juice - due to its flavor, reminiscent of the water of the sea.4 From there it went to Latin . , s with the same acceptance, and which, figuratively speaking, also meant "bitter". An Arabic origin, alloeh, has also been proposed, meaning "the bright bitter substance"; but it is most likely of complex origin through the hebreo: ahal, often cited in biblical texts.5 6 ALOE DESCOINGSII descoingsii: epithet awarded in honor of the French botanist specializing in Madagascar; Bernard Descoings (* 1931).7 Aloe rauhii, is a species of succulent plant in the family aloes. It is native to Madagascar. Aloe rauhii grows without a very short stem or trunk and then forms dense clugs. The up to 20 lanceolate and deltoid leaves form dense rosettes. They are grey-green, sometimes dyed brown 7 to 10 cm long and 1.5 to 2 cm wide. In it are numerous and scattered H-shaped spots. It has white teeth in the cartilaginous margin, approximately 0.5 millimeters in length and is 1 to 2 millimeters away. The inflorescences are simple or rarely branched and reach a length of 30 centimeters. They are composed of twelve to 18 scarlet pink flowers and brighter at the mouth and 25 millimeters long and at the base narrow. It is a plant with succulent leaves forming a rosette found in Madagascar in the Province of Toliara. Aloe rauhii was described by Gilbert Westacott Reynolds and published in the Journal of South African Botany 29:151, in 1963.3 Etymologaloe: generic name of very uncertain origin: it could be derived from the Greek "als, alós", "salt" - giving ,aloé, oés that designated both the plant and its juice - due to its flavor, reminiscent of the water of the sea.4 From there it went to Latin . , s with the same acceptance, and which, ALOE RAUHII figuratively speaking, also meant "bitter". An Arabic origin, alloeh, has also been proposed, meaning "the bright bitter substance"; but it is most likely of complex origin through the hebreo: ahal, often cited in biblical texts.5 6 rauhii: epithet awarded in honor of German botanist Werner Rauh.7 SinonimiaGuillauminia rauhii (Reynolds) P.V.H e at h Aloe vaombe, is a species of succulent plant in the family aloes. It is native to Madagascar. It is a plant with succulent leaves; which is located in sub-humid, sub-arid climate in the scrub, in inselberg on the face with rocks, at an altitude of 0-499 meters, in Madagascar in the provinces of Fianarantsoa provinces and Toliara. Aloe vaombe was described by Decorse & Poiss. and published in Recherches sur la Flore Méridionale de Madagascar 96, in 1912.3 Etymologaloe: generic name of very uncertain origin: it could be derived from the Greek "als, alós", "salt" - giving ,aloé, oés that designated both the plant and its juice - due to its flavor, reminiscent of the water of the sea.4 From there it went to Latin . , s with the same acceptance, and which, figuratively speaking, also meant "bitter". An Arabic origin, alloeh, has also been proposed, meaning "the bright bitter substance"; but it is most likely of complex origin through the hebreo: ahal, often cited in biblical texts.5 6 vaombe: epithet ALOE VAOMBE SinonimiaAloe vaombe var. poissonii Decary (1912) Euphorbia milii or Crown of Christ is a fanerogam included in the genus Euphorbia. It is a thorny shrub that can reach 150 cm in height. Shrub native to Madagascar, which develops abundantly in ravines, slopes and terraces in half shade and in full sun mainly. For ornamental use, its name refers to the crown of thorns that was imposed on Jesus Christ before his execution. Shrub that can exceed 150 cm in height whose stems end in a terminal rosette of leaves. Its inflorescences are pedunculated that have several blood-red flowers. It differs from similar species because large bracts, 1 to 2 cm long, are fused two-thirds of their length. The flower glands are toothed. Like other euphophobias, Euphorbia milii has a very irritating and caustic latex (milky juice). Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Symptoms of ingestion with scorching abdominal pain, mouth and throat irritation, vomiting. Poisonous, contains 5-deoxyingenol. Its flowering period covers all year round. It is used as an ornamental garden plant for its colorful porte and flowering. This plant requires little care, but needs heat and good drainage. Euphorbia milii was described by Charles des Moulins and published in Bulletin d'Histoire Naturelle de la Societe Linneenne de Bordeaux 1(1): 27–30, pl. 1. 1826.1 EtymologyEuphorbia: generic name derived from the Greek doctor king Juba II of Mauritania (52 to 50 BC - 23), Euphorbus, in his honor – or alluding to his large belly – since he medically used Euphorbia resinifera. In 1753 Charles Linnaeus named the whole gender.2 milii: epithet given in honor of Commander Pierre Bernard Baron Millius (1773 - 1829), governor of Reunion Island.3 EUPHORBIA MILII RED Varieties It is a very variable species, and various varieties have been described; some of these are considered by some authors to be distinct species. Euphorbia milii var. bevilaniensis (Croizat) Ursch - Leandri Euphorbia milii var. hislopii (N.E.Br.) Ursch - Leandri Euphorbia milii var. milii Euphorbia milii var. splendens (BoJer ex Hook.) Ursch - Leandri SinonimiaEuphorbia breonii Nois. (1832), name. Illeg. Euphorbia splendens var. breonii (Nois.) Leandri (1946). Euphorbia milii var. breonii (Nois.) Ursch - Leandri (1954 publ. 1955).4 5 Euphorbia milii var. volcanoes Vernacular name[edit] Spanish: crown of thorns, thorns of Christ, crown of Christ, thorn of the lord (Canary Islands). Euphorbia milii , the crown of thorns, plant of Christ or thorn of Christ, called Crown of Christ in Latin America (coroa-de-cristo in Brazil), is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaciae, native to Madagascar. The species name commemorates Baron Milius, once governor of Reunion, who introduced the species to France in 1821. [2] It is imagined that the species was introduced to the Middle East in ancient times, and legend associates it with the crown of thorns, used by Christ. It is a succulent shrub or shrub growing to 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches) tall, with densely thorny stems. Straight, thin spines, up to 3 cm (1.2 inches) long, help you stir over other plants. The leaves are mainly found in the new growth, [2] and are up to 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) long and 1.5 cm (0.59 inches) wide. The flowers are small, supported by a pair of petal-like conspicuous bractes, red, pink or white, up to 12 mm (0.47 inches) wide. [3] The sap is moderately poisonous and causes irritation in contact with the skin or eyes. If swallowed, it causes severe stomach pain, throat and mouth irritation, and vomiting. Poisonous ingredients have been identified as forbol esters. [4] Wat Phrik in Thailand claims to be home to the world's tallest Thorns of Christ plant. [5] Euphorbia milii can spread from cuttings. E. milii is a variable species, and several varieties have been described; Some of these are treated as distinct species by some authors. [3] E. milii var. splendens (syn. E. splendens ) is considered the living incarnation of the supreme deity in Bathouism, a minority religion practiced by the Bodo people of EUPHORBIA MILII WHITE eastern India and Nepal E. milii is non-resistant and does not tolerate temperatures below 10oC (50oF). In temperate areas, it should be grown under glass in full sun.