Ceropegia breviflora
Ceropegia breviflora, commonly known as a medicinal succulent from the Apocynaceae family, is valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific arid regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices. Understanding its chemical composition is essential for exploring its potential applications in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ceropegia breviflora
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ceropegia and the species Ceropegia breviflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ceropegia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ceropegia breviflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 短花吊灯花, a name that is also used in its simplified forms, zh-hans and zh-cn, which are written as 短花吊灯花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短花吊灯花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 短花吊灯花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短花吊灯花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of the African continent. Within South Tropical Africa, its distribution can be found specifically in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Moving into the Southern African region, it is also well-established in the Cape Provinces. Furthermore, the species occurs within the KwaZulu-Natal area. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the Northern Provinces of Southern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |