Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Ceropegia

Species:

Ceropegia barberae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tuberous roots allow resprouting after grassland fires. The species persists in fire-maintained savanna and grassland habitats.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases with storage.

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