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Apocynaceae Collection (#2)

Apocynaceae, also known as the dogbane family, is a diverse group of flowering plants that can be found in various parts of the world

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Succulent trees (Pachypodium rutenbergianum) low angle view, Ramena, Madagascar

Succulent trees (Pachypodium rutenbergianum) low angle view, Ramena, Madagascar

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Closeup of a flower umbel of a Wax Plant -Hoya carnosa-

Closeup of a flower umbel of a Wax Plant -Hoya carnosa-

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Flower umbel of a Wax Plant -Hoya carnosa-

Flower umbel of a Wax Plant -Hoya carnosa-

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Oleander -Nerium oleander-, pink flower

Oleander -Nerium oleander-, pink flower

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Frangipani flower -Plumeria-, Ko Samui, Thailand

Frangipani flower -Plumeria-, Ko Samui, Thailand

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Nerium oleander, oleander

Nerium oleander, oleander

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close-Up Of A Pair Of Beautiful Yellow And Pink Plumeria Flowers (Apocynaceae)

Close-Up Of A Pair Of Beautiful Yellow And Pink Plumeria Flowers (Apocynaceae) With Sunset Lighting The Background; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: A Pair Of Beautiful Yellow And Pink Plumeria Flowers Together (Apocynaceae)

A Pair Of Beautiful Yellow And Pink Plumeria Flowers Together (Apocynaceae) On A White Background; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: A Single Beautiful Pink Plumeria Flower (Apocynaceae) Floating In The Water Off Lanikai Beach;

A Single Beautiful Pink Plumeria Flower (Apocynaceae) Floating In The Water Off Lanikai Beach; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close-Up Of A Single Beautiful Yellow Plumeria Flower (Apocynaceae) In Soft Focus; Honolulu, Oahu

Close-Up Of A Single Beautiful Yellow Plumeria Flower (Apocynaceae) In Soft Focus; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close-Up Of Two Beautiful Yellow Plumeria Flowers (Apocynaceae) In Soft Focus; Honolulu, Oahu

Close-Up Of Two Beautiful Yellow Plumeria Flowers (Apocynaceae) In Soft Focus; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: A Pink Plumeria Flower Sits On The Sand Of Lanikai Beach In Kailua With A View Of Mokulua Twin

A Pink Plumeria Flower Sits On The Sand Of Lanikai Beach In Kailua With A View Of Mokulua Twin Islands And The Ocean At Sunset In The Distance; Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close-Up Of Pink Plumeria Flowers In Water; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Close-Up Of Pink Plumeria Flowers In Water; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close-Up Of Bright Pink Plumeria Flowers; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Close-Up Of Bright Pink Plumeria Flowers; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close-Up Of Pink Plumeria Flowers And Blue Sky; Lanai, Hawaii, United States Of America

Close-Up Of Pink Plumeria Flowers And Blue Sky; Lanai, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close-Up Of White Plumeria Flower Against A Blue Sky; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Close-Up Of White Plumeria Flower Against A Blue Sky; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close Up Of The White Petals Of A Tropical Flower On A Black Background; Hawaii

Close Up Of The White Petals Of A Tropical Flower On A Black Background; Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Close Up Of A Yellow And White Tropical Flower; Hawaii, United States Of America

Close Up Of A Yellow And White Tropical Flower; Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Oleander (Nerium oleander), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph Redoute

Oleander (Nerium oleander), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph Redoute
Botany - Apocynaceae - Oleander (Nerium oleander). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph RedoutA

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Pinwheel Flowers -Tabernaemontana divaricata-, white flowers, Tamil Nadu, India

Pinwheel Flowers -Tabernaemontana divaricata-, white flowers, Tamil Nadu, India

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Mandevilla flower, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

Mandevilla flower, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: USA, Florida, New Smyrna Beach, Oleander

USA, Florida, New Smyrna Beach, Oleander

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Pink Mandevilla vine blooming, Alberobello, Italy, Europe

Pink Mandevilla vine blooming, Alberobello, Italy, Europe

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Pachypodium lamerei plant species on white background

Pachypodium lamerei plant species on white background. Pachypodium lamerei is a species of Pachypodium. It has large thorns and leaves mostly just at the top of the plant

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Pachypodium tree on white background

Pachypodium tree on white background. Pachypodium is a genus of African succulent arboreal plants that comprises 23 species, 18 native of Madagascar and 5 native of the continent

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Orbea commutata, syn. Caralluma sprengeri

Orbea commutata, syn. Caralluma sprengeri

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Swazi Lily (Adenium swazicum) flowering, Kruger N. P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park

Swazi Lily (Adenium swazicum) flowering, Kruger N. P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November
Swazi Lily (Adenium swazicum) flowering, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Sardinian Periwinkle (Vinca difformis ssp. sardoa) flowering, Sardinia, Italy, April

Sardinian Periwinkle (Vinca difformis ssp. sardoa) flowering, Sardinia, Italy, April

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Frangipani (Plumeria sp. ) habit, growing in hotel grounds, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands

Frangipani (Plumeria sp. ) habit, growing in hotel grounds, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles
Frangipani (Plumeria sp.) habit, growing in hotel grounds, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Apocynaceae, Bush Allamanda (Allamanda neriifolia Hook), Temperate greenhouse shrub with

Apocynaceae, Bush Allamanda (Allamanda neriifolia Hook), Temperate greenhouse shrub with persistent leaves
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXII, table 89 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Apocynaceae, Bush Allamanda (Allamanda neriifolia Hook)

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: White Swallowwort - Cynanchum vincetoxicum (Asclepias) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium

White Swallowwort - Cynanchum vincetoxicum (Asclepias) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Frangipane (Plumeria) fruits Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Jean

Frangipane (Plumeria) fruits Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin
Botany - Apocynaceae - Frangipane (Plumeria) fruits. Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Periwinkle - Vinca minor (Clematis daphnoides) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium

Periwinkle - Vinca minor (Clematis daphnoides) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Oleander (Nerium oleander) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes

Oleander (Nerium oleander) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Oleander (Nerium oleander). Colored engraving

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Asclepias volubilis

Asclepias volubilis
Illustration by George Forster of Asclepias volubilis

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Parsonsia heterophylla, jasmine

Parsonsia heterophylla, jasmine
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Oleander cv

Oleander cv
Plate 704 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Calotropis procera, rubber bush

Calotropis procera, rubber bush
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Ceropegia candelabrum, ceropegia

Ceropegia candelabrum, ceropegia
Illustration from Hortus Indicus Malabaricus (1678-1703) by Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Pentalinon luteum, hammock vipers tail

Pentalinon luteum, hammock vipers tail
Illustration by Mark Catesby (1683-1749) from Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Catharanthus roseus, madagascan periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus, madagascan periwinkle
Folio 29 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Apocynum

Apocynum

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Orbea variegata, toad cactus

Orbea variegata, toad cactus
Sketch 300 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Hoya cf. diversifolia

Hoya cf. diversifolia
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Oxypetalum banksii

Oxypetalum banksii
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cynanchum suaveolens

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Ditassa banksii

Ditassa banksii
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Asclepias suaveolens

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Temnadenia violacea

Temnadenia violacea
Finsihed watercolour drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Echites pubescens

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Flower - Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) Close-up of plant in flower/Cousin Is

Flower - Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) Close-up of plant in flower/Cousin Is




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Apocynaceae, also known as the dogbane family, is a diverse group of flowering plants that can be found in various parts of the world. One stunning example is the Plumeria flowers, which bloom beautifully on the Island of Kauai in Hawaii. Their vibrant colors and sweet fragrance make them a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Another breathtaking sight is the Frangipani flowers, also known as Plumeria, found in Ko Samui, Thailand. These delicate blooms add a touch of elegance to the tropical landscape with their soft petals and intoxicating scent. If you take a closer look at some members of Apocynaceae, like Periwinkle petal surface under an SEM (scanning electron microscope), you'll discover intricate patterns and textures that are truly mesmerizing. In Kenya's Bogoria Game Reserve, one can witness the majestic Desert rose tree (Adenium obesum) in full bloom. Its striking pink or red flowers stand out against its arid surroundings, creating a captivating contrast. Traveling to the Himalayas will introduce you to Wax flower (Hoya serpens), a cultivated plant with enchanting blossoms. This species thrives in mountainous regions and adds beauty to any garden or indoor space. Mandevilla vine or Mexican love vine showcases its romantic allure with its trumpet-shaped flowers that come in shades of pink, white, or red. It's no wonder why it has earned such an affectionate name. Venturing into Madagascar reveals unique flora like Succulent tree (Pachypodium rutenbergianum). With its thick trunk and spiky leaves reaching towards the sky, this succulent stands tall amidst Ramena's landscapes. Returning back to Maui in Hawaii brings us once again to Plumerias—a genus within Apocynaceae—where these lovely flowers grace gardens and adorn leis worn by locals celebrating special occasions.