RARE SEEDS Ceropegia stapeliiformis Seeds

Ceropegia stapeliiformis is a flowering plant in the genus Ceropegia (Apocynaceae), native to South Africa and Swaziland. Common names include Serpent Ceropegia, Snake creeper, and Slangkambro.

Ceropegia stapeliiformis is a prostate, creeping, trailing or climbing succulent creeper with fibrous roots (which develop where the stems touch the ground) and has clear sap. The leaves are minute and rudimentary, soon falling off the stems. The flowers are 5-7 cm long and have a distinctive funnel-shape with a greenish white colour that is spotted or streaked with maroon. The petals surrounding the mouth are free-spreading, reflexed and fringed with hairs. The fruit a follicle with tubercles. The species is usually found rooted in leaf mould under the protection of shrubs.