Fockea multiflora seeds grow into one of the most spectacular caudiciform lianas in the milkweed family — a robust semi-succulent twiner native to the seasonally dry tropical biome from Tanzania south through Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana to northern Namibia. This member of Apocynaceae (ex Asclepiadaceae) develops a massively swollen stem base that can reach up to 30 cm in diameter, its distinction from the underground tuber becoming obscured with age as the two merge into an extraordinary swollen caudex structure. The shiny grey or reddish semi-succulent bark and vigorous twining stems reaching up to 15 m make this one of the most architecturally dramatic Fockea in cultivation. White latex is produced when cut. Small clusters of flowers appear in the growing season.Fockea multiflora is a bolder, more tropical species than the classic F. edulis — its greater trunk diameter, more vigorous twining growth and wider East and southern African range make it a landmark specimen for collections with space for a large caudiciform liana. Massive swollen stem base up to 30 cm diameter — among the most impressive in the genus Shiny grey or reddish semi-succulent bark; vigorous twiner to 15 m; white latex Tanzania to N. Namibia — seasonally dry tropical biome Apocynaceae (milkweed family); bolder and more tropical than F. edulis Sharp drainage; full sun; warm conditions; dry cool-season rest Fockea multiflora seeds give collectors the chance to develop one of the most massive caudiciform lianas in the milkweed family — a plant whose base can eventually rival the scale of the best Cyphostemma, from the tropical dry woodlands of East and Central Africa. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
