Peacock ceropegia
Ceropegia oculata
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
An evergreen vine. It grows 2 m high. The stems are succulent and twining. The leaves are narrow and have blunt tips. They are in pairs. The flowers are tube shaped and green. The lobes spread and unite at the tips.
There are about 160-200 Ceropegia species. Probably now in Apocynaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is best in well-composted, moist, well-drained soil. It needs a protected sunny position. It is damaged by drought and frost. In southern India it grows at 1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, India
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
It can be grown by seeds or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Patala