Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nampyana
ID:
1334431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manudev, Kambale & Pramod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Advanced Res. 4(5): 1408 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346885

Common Names

  • Ceropegia nampyana
  • Nampyana Ceropegia
  • Ceropegia Nampyana

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Description

Ceropegia nampyana (also called 'Nampy's Ceropegia', among many other common names) is a species of succulent found in India. It has thin, green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia nampyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia nampyana has small, yellow flowers with six tepals. Its seeds are small and brown. Seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia nampyana can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The root ball should be carefully divided into sections and each section replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ceropegia nampyana

Ceropegia nampyana can be found in the Nampyana Mountains of India.

Ceropegia nampyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia nampyana?

Ceropegia nampyana

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia nampyana?

Ceropegia nampyana is native to the tropical rainforests of India.

What are the common names of Ceropegia nampyana?

Common names for Ceropegia nampyana include tropical rainforest vine, yellow-flowered vine, and yellow-leaved vine.

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

K. Madhavan Manudev (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manudev' in the authors string.
Sharad Suresh Kambale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kambale' in the authors string.
C. Pramod: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pramod' in the authors string.