This Adenium is a small tree with a conical caudex that occurs in Somalia and northern Kenya. The leaves of this species, which is Adenium somalense var. somalense (to distinguish with the other forms of the species), have prominent white veination, and the flowers are pink with white stripes that create prominent nectar guides. This species is fast growing and easy to grow, reaching a height of 10-12 feet. These plants are in 3-inch pots.