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Ceropegia sandersonii

Family: Apocynaceae, Genus: Ceropegia

Description:

Ceropegia sandersonii, native to southern Africa, is an evergreen, prostrate twiner with sparse, succulent leaves. It features greenish-white funnel-shaped flowers that act as biological fly-pollinated pitfall traps. Known for mimicking the scent of injured bees, it attracts Desmometopa flies. This succulent vine is cultivated as a houseplant and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Sources:
  1. [1] Ceropegia sandersonii: Steve's Leaves. Visit Source
  2. [2] Ceropegia sandersonii: Wikipedia. Visit Source
  3. [3] Ceropegia sandersonii: Steve's Leaves. Visit Source

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Last Updated June 30, 2025

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