Ceropegia lugardiae
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Ceropegia lugardiae N.E.Br. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Lamiidae Superordo: Gentiananae Ordo: Gentianales |
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Ceropegia lugardiae (= Ceropegia distincta ssp. lugardiae) is a subshrub.
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[edit] Naming
Ceropegia lugardiae was described in 1901 by Nicholas Edward Brown. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Ceropegia lugardiae is a species in the genus Ceropegia which contains 160 species and belongs to the family of the Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Ceropegia lugardiae has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are tubular and dark red. The flowers are arranged in umbels.
The fruits are follicles.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Ceropegia lugardiae is native to tropical South Africa and east Africa.
[edit] Cultivation
Ceropegia lugardiae prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C. It grows best in soils that are dry.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
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[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Ceropegia lugardiae
[edit] History
[edit] Ceropegia lugardiae in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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