Apocynaceae Collection (#3)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Asclepias volubilis
Illustration by George Forster of Asclepias volubilis

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Apocynum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frangipani (Plumieria acutifolia) South Africa

White Frangipani (Plumeria pudica) close-up of flowers, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Carrion Flower (Stapelia similis) close-up of flower, South Africa

Lifesaver Plant (Huernia zebrina) close-up of flower, Southern Africa

Carrion Flower (Huernia hislopii) close-up of flower, smells of rotten meat to attract flies as pollinators, Zimbabwe

Red Dragon Flower (Huernia keniensis) close-up of flower, Africa

Pong-pong (Cerbera odollam) leaves, flowers and fruit, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Pong-pong (Cerbera odollam) close-up of fruit and leaves, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Pong-pong (Cerbera odollam) close-up of flowers and leaves, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Cuernua (Caralluma burchardii burchardii) close-up of flower, fly attracted to flowers that smell like rotten meat, contributing to pollination, Canary Islands

Caralluma flower
Tanzania, Caralluma flower

Decablone meintjesii
Decabelone flower Decabelone meintjesii

Periwinkle flower petal, SEM
Periwinkle petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a periwinkle petal (family Apocynaceae). Its surface is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes (pink)

Periwinkle flower pollination, SEM
Periwinkle flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a grain of pollen (lower left) on the stigma of a periwinkle flower (family Apocynaceae)

Periwinkle flowers

Impala lily, Adenium (Pachypodium) multiflorum; rare and threatened southern African plant. Also grown in gardens
ROG-12918 Impala lily; rare and threatened southern African plant. Also grown in gardens. Adenium (Pachypodium) multifloru Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Desert Rose - close-up of flowers. Mombasa, Kenya, Africa
MAB-124 Desert Rose - close-up of flowers Mombasa, Kenya, Africa Adenium obesum Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.