Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gypsophila
ID:
744216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 480 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743549

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Gypsophila
  • Gypsophila Ceropegia
  • Ceropegia

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Description

Ceropegia gypsophila (also called Gypsum Ceropegia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is a succulent, twining vine with linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia gypsophila is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia gypsophila is a white color and has a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia gypsophila is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or by division of the roots. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Ceropegia gypsophila

Ceropegia gypsophila is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ceropegia gypsophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia gypsophila?

Ceropegia gypsophila

What is the common name of Ceropegia gypsophila?

Gypsum ceropegia

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia gypsophila?

Deserts and xeric shrublands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2895779: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.