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Adenia aculeata

Scientific Name: Adenia aculeata (Oliv.) Engl.
Synonym: Modecca aculeata
Family: Passifloraceae

Adenia aculeata at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Frost Tolerance: Keep above 45°F (7°C) at any time, keep at or above 60°F in winter (15°C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Eastern Africa (Somalia to Kenya)

Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub or small tree

Propagation: Seeds (cuttings are possible, but don't generally produce a caudex)

Adenia is not to be mistaken for adenIUM. Although they are both caudiciform and are both named for the city of Aden in Yemen, they belong to different botanical families.
The sap of Adenia is poisonous, and they should be handled with caution, particularly when pruning.
The species name "aculeata" comes from the Latin for "prickly".

Blooming Habits:
The cream flowers, produced in spring, are inconspicuous, and male and female are borne on different plants (Adenia is dioecious).

Culture:
The caudex should be in the shade, while the leaves prefer the sun. They do better in a rather acidic soil.

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