Elephantorrhiza Elephantina

Family: Fabaceae

Elephantorrhiza Elephantina is an inactive taxome and is now known as Entada Elephantina. We continue to refer to it as Elephantorrhiza Elephantina as this name is commonly used.

Plant	Elephantorrhiza Elephantina
Light	Max
Water summer	Medium
Water winter	Min
Hibernation	Winter
Soil	Mixed
Habitat	Southern Africa

 

In the wild, Elephantorrhiza Elephantina grows in large parts of southern Africa in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, etc. It is somewhat similar to its relative Entada Burkei, but has different seeds.

It is a common plant in its habitat - but very rare in the trade. The plant is attractive for its beautiful caudex, which in nature grows underground. Its palm-like leaf stalks are also of great decorative value. Elephantorrhiza Elephantina is locally called Elephant's foot.

Elephantorrhiza Elephantina grows relatively solitary in nature - and thus fully exposed to direct Light, but in savannah and forest-like vegetation where shade from trees and shrubs may occur, place the plant as bright as possible, but with regular shade/partial shade.

It is not a water demanding plant. Water regularly in summer - especially if it is in a very bright and warm location, and water minimally in winter to not at all when dormant. Fertilize regularly every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.