Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
chlorantha
ID:
1411812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 433. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424277

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Chlorantha
  • Chlorantha Ceropegia
  • Ceropegia of Chlorantha

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Description

Ceropegia chlorantha (also called Chlorantha Ceropegia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and produces white and yellow flowers. It can be found in rocky, dry areas and is often found in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia chlorantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia chlorantha is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia chlorantha is an evergreen, perennial, succulent climber that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Ceropegia chlorantha

Ceropegia chlorantha is found in South Africa.

Ceropegia chlorantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia chlorantha?

Ceropegia chlorantha

What is the common name of Ceropegia chlorantha?

Ceropegia

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia chlorantha?

Dry forests and scrublands

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.