Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
1326744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kidyoo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 162: 91 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339198

Common Names

  • Ceropegia acicularis
  • Needle-leafed Ceropegia
  • Thorny Ceropegia

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Description

Ceropegia acicularis (also called Needle-Leaved Ceropegia, among many other common names) is a succulent vine growing to 1 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in dry areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia acicularis is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to be a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia acicularis has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The flowers are borne in a dense, globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia acicularis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers partial shade and is tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Ceropegia acicularis

Ceropegia acicularis is found in India.

Ceropegia acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia acicularis?

Ceropegia acicularis

What is the common name of Ceropegia acicularis?

Needle-leaved Ceropegia

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia acicularis?

It is native to India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

Species in the Ceropegia genus

Ceropegia anjanerica, Ceropegia mohanramii, Ceropegia abyssinica, Ceropegia achtenii, Ceropegia affinis, Ceropegia africana, Ceropegia ahmarensis, Ceropegia albisepta, Ceropegia ambovombensis, Ceropegia ampliata, Ceropegia anantii, Ceropegia andamanica, Ceropegia angustifolia, Ceropegia antennifera, Ceropegia arabica, Ceropegia arenaria, Ceropegia aridicola, Ceropegia aristolochioides, Ceropegia armandii, Ceropegia arnottiana, Ceropegia attenuata, Ceropegia ballyana, Ceropegia barbata, Ceropegia barnesii, Ceropegia beddomei, Ceropegia bhutanica, Ceropegia boerhaviifolia, Ceropegia bonafouxii, Ceropegia bosseri, Ceropegia bowkeri, Ceropegia brevitubulata, Ceropegia bulbosa, Ceropegia caffrorum, Ceropegia campanulata, Ceropegia cancellata, Ceropegia candelabrum, Ceropegia carnosa, Ceropegia cataphyllaris, Ceropegia christenseniana, Ceropegia ciliata, Ceropegia cimiciodora, Ceropegia claviloba, Ceropegia collaricorona, Ceropegia conrathii, Ceropegia convolvuloides, Ceropegia cordiloba, Ceropegia crassifolia, Ceropegia cufodontii, Ceropegia cumingiana, Ceropegia cycniflora,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Manit Kidyoo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kidyoo' in the authors string.