Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pullaiahii
ID:
1323475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raja Kullayisw., Sandhyar. & Karupp.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31: 166 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335929

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Pullaiahii
  • Pullaiahii Ceropegia
  • Ceropegia

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Description

Ceropegia pullaiahii (also called 'Pullaiah's ceropegia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South Asia. It grows to a height of up to 0.5 m and has a soft, succulent stem. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape, with entire margins. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia pullaiahii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia pullaiahii has yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia pullaiahii is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. The seeds or cuttings should be planted in the spring and will bloom in the summer.

Where to Find Ceropegia pullaiahii

Ceropegia pullaiahii is native to India and can be found in the wild in the forests of India.

Ceropegia pullaiahii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia pullaiahii?

Ceropegia pullaiahii

What is the common name of Ceropegia pullaiahii?

Pullaiah's Ceropegia

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia pullaiahii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Subbiah Karuppusamy (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karupp.' in the authors string.
Kusom Raja Kullayiswamy (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raja Kullayisw.' in the authors string.
S. Sandhyarani (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandhyar.' in the authors string.