Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
waterbergensis
ID:
1415287

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peckover) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 116: 141. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427752

Common Names

  • Ceropegia waterbergensis
  • Waterbergensis's ceropegia
  • Waterbergensis ceropegia

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Description

Ceropegia waterbergensis (also called Ceropegia waterbergensis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is found in South Africa and is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It grows in forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia waterbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia waterbergensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia waterbergensis is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Ceropegia waterbergensis

Ceropegia waterbergensis is native to South Africa.

Ceropegia waterbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia waterbergensis?

Ceropegia waterbergensis

What are the common names of Ceropegia waterbergensis?

Waterberg Ceropegia

Where is Ceropegia waterbergensis found?

Ceropegia waterbergensis is found in 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.
Ralph Peckover (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peckover' in the authors string.