Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ravikumariana
ID:
1334893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kambale & Gnanasek.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 26: 57 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347347


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Description

Ceropegia ravikumariana (also called Ceropegia Ravikumariana, among many other common names) is a herb native to South Asia. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia ravikumariana is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia ravikumariana has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is green on the top and white on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia ravikumariana is a species of perennial herb native to India. It is a low-growing herb, producing offsets from the base. Propagation is done by division of the offsets, or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a cool, moist environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Ceropegia ravikumariana

Ceropegia ravikumariana can be found in the mountains of India.

Ceropegia ravikumariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia ravikumariana?

Ceropegia ravikumariana

What is the common name of Ceropegia ravikumariana?

Ravikumar's Ceropegia

Where is Ceropegia ravikumariana native to?

Central America

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

G. Gnanasekaran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gnanasek.' in the authors string.
Sharad Suresh Kambale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kambale' in the authors string.