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Apocynaceae Collection

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: Marsdenia mollissima

Marsdenia mollissima
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cynanchum crassifolium

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Plumeria flowers, Island of Kauai, Hawaii

Plumeria flowers, Island of Kauai, Hawaii

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

Frangipani flowers -Plumeria-, Ko Samui, Thailand

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Periwinkle petal surface, SEM

Periwinkle petal surface, SEM
Periwinkle petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a periwinkle flower petal (family Apocynaceae)

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Apocynum, 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst

Apocynum, 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Apocynum, 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Orbea Verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Stapelia hirsuta), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea Verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Stapelia hirsuta), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea Verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Stapelia hirsuta), 1777-1786. Stapelia Hirsute (L.)

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Orbea verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea Verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Huernia namaquensis Pillans. (Namaqua carrion-flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Huernia namaquensis Pillans. (Namaqua carrion-flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Huernia namaquensis Pillans. (Namaqua carrion-flower), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Orbea verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Stapelia hirsuta (L.) (Starfish flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Stapelia hirsuta (L.) (Starfish flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Stapelia hirsuta (L.) (Starfish flower), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) (Stapelia Nigrum), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) (Stapelia Nigrum), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) (Stapelia Nigrum), 1777-1786. Called Stapelia Nigrum by Gordon, see also G.P. 89

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Hoodia gordonii (Bushman's hat), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Hoodia gordonii (Bushman's hat), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Hoodia gordonii (Bushman's hat), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Tridentea gemmiflora (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia gemmiflora), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tridentea gemmiflora (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia gemmiflora), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tridentea gemmiflora (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia gemmiflora), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) Haw. 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Piaranthus geminatus (Masson) N.E. Br.(Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Piaranthus geminatus (Masson) N.E. Br.(Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Piaranthus geminatus (Masson) N.E. Br.(Milkweed), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Stapelia paniculata Willd.(Small starfish flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Stapelia paniculata Willd.(Small starfish flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Stapelia paniculata Willd.(Small starfish flower), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Stapelia hirsute L. (Starfish flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Stapelia hirsute L. (Starfish flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Stapelia hirsute L. (Starfish flower), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Duvalia caespitosa (Masson) Haw (Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Duvalia caespitosa (Masson) Haw (Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Duvalia caespitosa (Masson) Haw (Milkweed), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Huernia guttata (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia Guttata), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Huernia guttata (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia Guttata), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Huernia guttata (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia Guttata), 1777-1786

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Wax flower (Hoya serpens) close up of flowers. Cultivated plant from Himalayas

Wax flower (Hoya serpens) close up of flowers. Cultivated plant from Himalayas

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya

Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Mandevilla, Mexican love vine

Mandevilla, Mexican love vine

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Succulent tree (Pachypodium rutenbergianum), Ramena, Madagascar

Succulent tree (Pachypodium rutenbergianum), Ramena, Madagascar

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Plumerias a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Maui, Hawaii Date: 01-01-2000

Plumerias a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Maui, Hawaii Date: 01-01-2000

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Elephant's foot plant (Pachypodium rosulatum var. gracilis) on sandstone outcrop

Elephant's foot plant (Pachypodium rosulatum var. gracilis) on sandstone outcrop. Isalo NP, southern Madagascar

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Plumerias a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Maui, Hawaii

Plumerias a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Maui, Hawaii

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Plumerias a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Maui, Hawaii

Plumerias a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Maui, Hawaii

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Page 251. Marsdenia suaveolens, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 251. Marsdenia suaveolens, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670607 Page 251. Marsdenia suaveolens, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Page 173. Asclepias fruticosa, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 173. Asclepias fruticosa, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670535 Page 173. Asclepias fruticosa, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Plumeria, c. 1744 (hand-coloured engraving)

Plumeria, c. 1744 (hand-coloured engraving)
1631649 Plumeria, c.1744 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Tabernaemontana flower

Tabernaemontana flower

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: White Plumeria

White Plumeria

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Plumeria

Plumeria

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major)

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major), Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Giant Pachypodium species. Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, South West Madagascar

Giant Pachypodium species. Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, South West Madagascar

Background imageApocynaceae Collection: Milkweed (Asclepias mellodora), Intervales State Park, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest

Milkweed (Asclepias mellodora), Intervales State Park, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil



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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.