Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
598646

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 8: t. 626 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597978

Common Names

  • Ceropegia africana
  • African Chain Plant
  • Chain Plant

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Description

Ceropegia africana (also called African Ceropegia, among many other common names) is a vine species native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Yemen. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a houseplant. It can also be used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ceropegia africana sub. barklyi (Hook.f.) Bruyns
Ceropegia africana sub. africana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ceropegia africana are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia africana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Ceropegia africana

Ceropegia africana can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Ceropegia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia africana?

Ceropegia africana

What type of plant is Ceropegia africana?

Ceropegia africana is a succulent plant.

Where does Ceropegia africana grow?

Ceropegia africana is native to South Africa.

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,

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