Ceropegia monticola (W. W. Sm.)
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| syn. Ceropegia yunnanensis (Schltr. & Hand.-Mazz.) |
| distribution:
China: Guizhou, Xizang, Yunnan Thailand: Chiang Rai Province |
| This species
can be found in the accompanying vegetation of riversides as well as in
mixed forests below 2000 m above sea level. It is a twining liana that can grow to a size of about 1,5 m. The stems are grey-green and slightly haired, the leaves are 4 - 10 cm long and 3 - 5 cm wide. The chinese name of this species is Bai ma diao deng hua. |
| References: - Wu Zheng-Yi; Peter H. Raven: Flora of China, Volume 16: Gentianaceae through Boraginaceae. Missouri Botanical Garden Press 1995 |