Fockea edulis (Thunb.) K.Schum.

Common Name: Kambroo
Family: Apocynaceae Juss.

Country of Origin: Namibia
Habitat: succulent scrub

Description: Plants are dioecious. Caudex is theoretically edible.

Culture: Mainly summer-growing.
Coarse, gritty media; ample water in summer; almost dry in winter.
Should be given an ample pot for its large, succulent caudex and thick roots.

Accession Data:

Accession # 200000071
Source: Matt Opel
Accession Date: 10-03-2000
Bench: 2207 - XER:Namib / Karoo D
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 04-15-2024

Classification:

Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
SubClass: euasterid I
Order: Gentianales
SubOrder:
Family: Apocynaceae
SubFamily: Asclepiadoideae
Tribe: Fockeeae
SubTribe:

Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:

Year	Jan				Feb				Mar					Apr				May				Jun					Jul				Aug				Sep					Oct				Nov				Dec
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008

References (internal):

EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Cape Provinces / Namibia

References (external):

The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Tuesday, 24 September, 2019.

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