Operculicarya decaryi
Operculicarya decaryi H.Perrier
Operculicarya decaryi, known as elephant tree or jabily, is a succulent species in the Anacardiaceae family, native to Madagascar. It is named after the botanical collector Raymond Decary and is sometimes cultivated as a bonsai tree.
Description
Operculicarya decaryi is a thick-stemmed succulent plant in the Anacardiaceae family, originally described by H. Perrier in 1944. It is native to Madagascar and has a global distribution due to cultivation. The species is commonly referred to as the elephant tree or jabily. It is occasionally grown as a bonsai tree.
Distribution
Global · Madagascar
