Pachypodium rutenbergianum meriondale Trunk
Pachypodium rutenbergianum meriondale Flowers
Pachypodium rutenbergianum meriondale Flower Buds
| Family | Apocynacae |
| Binomial Name | Pachypodium rutenbergianum var. meriondale |
| Common Name(s) | Boadaka, Bontaka, Vontaka |
| Plant Information | A tree endemic to southern Madagascar. The tallest of all Pachypodiums from Madagascar – can grow 10-15 meters (30-45 feet) in height. Not in wide cultivation. Flowers have a perfume-like fragrance. Fiber from this species was reportedly used for rope making in Africa. Warning: all parts of plants in the genus Pachypodium should be considered poisonous. Wounds caused by thorns may be painful and slow to heal. |
| CITES Status | Listed in Appendix II. |