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Ceropegia sandersonii
Ceropegia sandersonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae that is native to Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. Common names are parachute plant, fountain flower, and umbrella plant. It is an evergreen, prostrate, slender twiner, nearly hairless, with sp... Ceropegia sandersonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae that is native to Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. Common names are parachute plant, fountain flower, and umbrella plant. It is an evergreen, prostrate, slender twiner, nearly hairless, with sp...
ClassificationBesorolás
| Scientific name Tudományos név | Ceropegia sandersonii |
|---|---|
| Common name Köznév | Fountain-flower |
| Köznév | Ejtőernyős lámpavirág |
| FamilyCsalád | Apocynaceae |
| GenusNemzetség | Ceropegia |
Common NamesKöznevek
- Fountain-flower
- Parachute-plant
Common NamesKöznevek
- Ejtőernyős lámpavirág
Botanical Garden LocationBotanikus kerti elhelyezkedés
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ToxicityMérgezés
AboutLeírás
Ceropegia sandersonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae that is native to Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. Common names are parachute plant, fountain flower, and umbrella plant. It is an evergreen, prostrate, slender twiner, nearly hairless, with sparse, succulent leaves. The roots form narrowly fusiform clusters. The distinctive greenish white funnel-shaped (having a corolla-tube) flowers are 5–7 cm long and are placed on a delicate stalk. Due to the fact that the corolla lobes are partially fused, the opening of the flowers is partially inhibited. The tips of the petals do not separate, but instead form a roof or umbrella-like dome on the flower, while the fused bottom forms the tube. The openings between the petals are also referred to as windows, hence the name windowed flowers. The flower itself serves as a biological fly-pollinated pitfall-trap, that traps flies when they descend into the corolla tube. Small hairs that point downwards prevent the insect from escaping. Once trapped, the fly is thoroughly covered in pollen and only released when the flower reaches the end of its life and the hairs weaken. This species attracts Desmometopa flies of the family Milichiidae by simulating the scent of an injured honey bee, tricking the flies into pollinating.
Ceropegia sandersonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae that is native to Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. Common names are parachute plant, fountain flower, and umbrella plant. It is an evergreen, prostrate, slender twiner, nearly hairless, with sparse, succulent leaves. The roots form narrowly fusiform clusters. The distinctive greenish white funnel-shaped (having a corolla-tube) flowers are 5–7 cm long and are placed on a delicate stalk. Due to the fact that the corolla lobes are partially fused, the opening of the flowers is partially inhibited. The tips of the petals do not separate, but instead form a roof or umbrella-like dome on the flower, while the fused bottom forms the tube. The openings between the petals are also referred to as windows, hence the name windowed flowers. The flower itself serves as a biological fly-pollinated pitfall-trap, that traps flies when they descend into the corolla tube. Small hairs that point downwards prevent the insect from escaping. Once trapped, the fly is thoroughly covered in pollen and only released when the flower reaches the end of its life and the hairs weaken. This species attracts Desmometopa flies of the family Milichiidae by simulating the scent of an injured honey bee, tricking the flies into pollinating. (English fallback)(angol tartalék)
Native DistributionTermészetes elterjedés
Detailed RegionsRészletes régiók
Africa South Tropical Africa Mozambique Southern Africa Cape Provinces KwaZulu-Natal
Africa South Tropical Africa Mozambique Southern Africa Cape Provinces KwaZulu-Natal
SynonymsSzinonimák
- Ceropegia sandersoniae Hook.fil.
- Ceropegia sandersonii Decne. ex Hook.