Ceropegia leroyi   (Rauh & Marn.-Lap.)


 
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distribution:

Madagascar

 
The stems of this species remind a bit on those of Ceropegia stapeliaeformis.

The flowers of this species seem to be very long and narrow. They are coloured light beige and show some reddish brown spots on the upper part. The dark coloured petals are close-knit, they are reddish brown haired inside.

 
left:

Ceropegia leroyi


Photo: by courtesy of Cok and Ine Grootscholten

Copyright Grootscholten Succulenta nursery, Honselersdijk, The Netherlands

http://www.succulenta-kwekerij.nl
 
left:

Ceropegia leroyi


Photo: by courtesy of Cok and Ine Grootscholten

Copyright Grootscholten Succulenta nursery, Honselersdijk, The Netherlands

http://www.succulenta-kwekerij.nl

 
References:

- W. Rauh: Ceropegia leroyi Rauh et Marnier-Lapostolle, eine neue Art aus Madagaskar. Kakteen und andere Sukkulenten 15, S. 178-181. (1958)