ceropegiaceropegia
genusgenusUnique succulent vines known for their extraordinary flowers that resemble intricate lanterns or parasols, often featuring distinctive striped patterns and tubular shapes. These peculiar plants can grow both upright and trailing, with some varieties producing charming heart-shaped leaves.
Etymology
The name 'Ceropegia' comes from Greek 'keros' meaning 'wax' and 'pege' meaning 'fountain', referring to the waxy appearance of the clustered flowers that reminded botanists of an ornamental candelabra.
Interesting fact!
The flowers act like clever fly traps, temporarily holding pollinating insects captive with downward-pointing hairs until pollen has been properly deposited.
All species of Ceropegia
ceropegia distincta
Variegated string of hearts, String of hearts variegated, Variegated chain of hearts.
ceropegia stapeliiformis
Snake ceropegia, Snake vine, Serpent vine.
ceropegia africana
African lantern plant, African rosary vine, African wine glass plant.
ceropegia woodii
String of hearts, Rosary vine, Sweetheart vine.
ceropegia barklyi
String of sausages, Parachute plant, Sausage vine.
ceropegia conrathii
Silver hearts, Chinese lantern vine, Umbrella flower.
ceropegia denticulata
Toothed wax plant, Purple lantern plant, Trailing ceropegia.
ceropegia linearis
String of needles, Fishing line vine, String of fishhooks.
ceropegia ampliata
Umbrella vine, Parasol flower, Large-flowered wax plant.
ceropegia dichotoma
Candelabra cactus, Y-branch ceropegia, Bushman's pipe.
ceropegia cimiciodora
Bedbug vine, Bug-scented wax plant, Stinky string plant.
ceropegia sandersonii
Parachute plant, Umbrella flower, String trellis vine.
ceropegia haygarthii
Parachute plant, Umbrella vine, String of lanterns.