

How to identify Madagascar ocotillo (Alluaudia procera)
Madagascar ocotillo, also known as Arbre pieuvre
Madagascar ocotillo exhibits a unique structural form with its largely unbranched, stout, whitish-gray stems that grow upright and can occasionally fork in a pendulous manner before arcing up. The stems are adorned with grey spines and rounded succulent leaves, approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) long, which emerge in pairs. These elements are arranged along longitudinal lines with shallow channels that flatten with age, causing wider spacing of leaves and spines. While flowering is rare in cultivation, madagascar ocotillo's potential blooms are small, with greenish-yellow flowers that display a modest appearance.
Stout, whitish-gray upright stems with occasional pendulous forking.
Smooth, succulent oval leaves in pairs attached directly to trunk.
Yellowish white flowers in dense clusters at branch tips, dioecious.
One-seeded nut fruit, top broadening to narrow base, 0.08-0.12 inches long.
Distinctive white trunk with pronounced conical spines, single or branched structure.
The leaves of madagascar ocotillo are smooth and succulent, with an oval to round shape and rounded leaf tips. They measure between 0.4 and 2 inches (1-5 cm) in length. These leaves occur in pairs, closely attached to the plant's trunk. Their texture is fleshy, contributing to their succulent nature, and they are directly attached without a petiole. The smooth, simple leaves lack prominent vein patterns, giving them a clean, uniform appearance.
The flowers of madagascar ocotillo form dense clusters at the branch tips and exhibit a yellowish white hue. They are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers develop on separate plants, each contributing to the reproductive process. The blossoms, small in size at approximately 0.4 inches (1 cm) in diameter, lack prominent scent. Blooming typically occurs in summer, enhancing identification during this period.
The fruit of madagascar ocotillo is a notable one-seeded nut, petite in size, measuring only about 0.08-0.12 inches (2-3 mm) in length. Resembling the shape of a spinning top, the fruit is characterized by its broader, rounded top tapering to a narrower base. Upon maturity, these fruits take on a hard texture, indicative of their nut-like classification. While the exact coloration is not specified, nuts of this kind typically display hues that blend with their native habitat, potentially aiding in their subtle concealment from foragers. Such structural features are distinct, aiding in the identification of madagascar ocotillo among enthusiasts.
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Scientific Classification of Madagascar ocotillo