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Taxon

Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roem. & Schult.

Protologue Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis [Roemer & Schultes] 4: 411. 1819BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
All3subsp. boehmianum2
Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (143).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (143).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (146).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (146).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (154).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (154).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (145).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (145).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (106).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (106).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (151).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (151).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (150).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (150).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (107).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (107).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (147).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (147).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (105).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (105).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (149).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (149).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (153).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (153).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (104).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (104).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (148).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (148).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (144).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (144).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (108).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene River Rd E of KR Lodge. 20 Mar 2018. DSC01814 (108).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (142).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (142).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (152).JPG

Adenium boehmianum, L. Nanyeni 1182--Namibia. Kunene R. rd. east. 20 Mar 2018. DSC02082 (152).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (9).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (1).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (1).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (7).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (5).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (2).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (11).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (6).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (8).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (12).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (3).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (4).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (10).JPG

Adenium boehmianum--Namibia. Etosha N. P. Along rd to Dolomite Camp from W park entrance. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01748 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 284.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 284.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 300.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 300.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 294.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 294.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 290.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 290.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 302.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 302.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 295.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 295.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 293.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 293.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 292.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 292.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 287.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 287.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 283.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 283.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 281.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 281.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 291.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 291.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 299.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 299.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 288.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 288.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 289.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 289.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 298.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 298.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 296.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 296.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 297.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 297.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 285.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 285.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 286.jpg

Adenium obesum--Tanzania. Hwy B1, 25 km SE of Kifaru. 28 Jun 04. 286.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to Benin, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Yemen; introduced into Society Is. (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 2 countries.

Distribution

Adenium obesum

subsp. boehmianum

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

L. Nanyeni 1182

March 18, 2018

Identified as

Adenium obesum subsp. boehmianum

Location

Namibia, Outjo District, Omusati Region

-19.131444, 14.539667

Location Remarks

Etosha National Park. Road to Galton Gate from Dolomite Camp, 15 km from Dolomite Camp access road junction. 1298 m elev.

Collectors

Leevi Nanyeni, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Notes

Succulent treelet 0.75 m.

L. Nanyeni 1182

March 20, 2018

Identified as

Adenium obesum subsp. boehmianum

Location

Namibia, Opuwo District, Kunene Region

-19.260028, 13.877306

Location Remarks

Location withheld.

Collectors

Leevi Nanyeni, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Notes

Treelet 1.5 m.

No collection number

June 28, 2004

Location

Tanzania, Morogoro (Isongo)

-8.781944, 36.717222

Location Remarks

Hwy B1 Kifaru

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Family

Apocynaceae

Genus

Adenium

Specific Epithet

obesum

Authorship

(Forssk.) Roem. & Schult.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 1.5

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.1

Global rank

#285,050 of 335,497

Top 85%

Extinction probability

5%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →