Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
parvior
ID:
1411868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 434. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424333

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Parvior
  • Parvior Ceropegia
  • Ceropegia of Parvior

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Description

Ceropegia parvior (also called Ceropegia parviora, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to East Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has long, thin leaves that are up to 30 cm long and 2 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia parvior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes and can be grown in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia parvior is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia parvior is a succulent plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem from the plant and let it dry out for a few days. Once the cut end has calloused over, place the stem in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the stem has rooted. Once the stem has rooted, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Ceropegia parvior

Ceropegia parvior is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the dry savannah.

Ceropegia parvior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia parvior?

Ceropegia parvior

What is the common name of Ceropegia parvior?

Smaller Ceropegia

Where is Ceropegia parvior native to?

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.