Ceropegia ampliata is a flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, native to South Africa.[1] Common names include bushman's pipe, condom plant, and horny wonder.[2][3]
Ceropegia ampliata is a trailing plant with a succulent stem and reduced leaves. The leaves may drop early, as the stem is the main photosynthetic organ.[2] Like many Ceropegia, pollination occurs by trapping insects inside of flowers with stiff hairs until pollen is attached to the insect.[4] Unlike other related species however, it is described as a generalist and is pollinated by flies from at least four families.[5]
The flowers of this species are white and light green, and can grow between 50-70 mm long. The corolla tube can be curved or straight, with an inflation at the base. They often flower between December and March in their natural habitat. After the fruit follicles dry out and split the tufted seeds are dispersed by wind.[2]
Ceropegia ampliata is a flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, native to South Africa. Common names include bushman's pipe, condom plant, and horny wonder.
