Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mahajanii
ID:
1411951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kambale & S.R.Yadav) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 430. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424416


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Description

Ceropegia mahajanii (also called Mahajani ceropegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has an erect stem with an inflorescence of white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia mahajanii is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. It can be used to decorate indoor spaces and is also known for its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia mahajanii is white with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia mahajanii can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ceropegia mahajanii

Ceropegia mahajanii can be found in India.

Ceropegia mahajanii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia mahajanii?

Ceropegia mahajanii is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What type of soil does Ceropegia mahajanii prefer?

Ceropegia mahajanii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much light does Ceropegia mahajanii need?

Ceropegia mahajanii needs bright, indirect light.

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.
Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Sharad Suresh Kambale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kambale' in the authors string.