Ceropegia capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
1408536
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 375(3): 214. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421000
Common Names
- Ceropegia
- Capensis
- Ceropegia Capensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceropegia capensis (also called Cape Ceropegia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, fleshy leaves. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ceropegia capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceropegia capensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceropegia capensis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.
Where to Find Ceropegia capensis
Ceropegia capensis can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa
Ceropegia capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceropegia capensis?
Ceropegia capensis
What type of plant is Ceropegia capensis?
Ceropegia capensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Where is Ceropegia capensis found?
Ceropegia capensis is found in 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,
References
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.