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<big>''[[Ceropegia lugardae]]'' N.E.Br.</big>

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:Protologue: Gard. Chron. Ser. 3, 30: 302 (1901).

:Chromosome number: 2''n'' = 22

== Vernacular names ==

== Origin and geographic distribution ==

Many ''Ceropegia'' species have edible tubers, and they are treated separately; several ''Ceropegia'' species also have medicinal uses, including ''Ceropegia aristolochioides'', a widespread species in tropical Africa. In Niger a decoction of the aerial parts is applied to treat itchy skin eruptions. In Senegal and Ethiopia the tuber is cooked and eaten. ''Ceropegia stenantha'' K.Schum. occurs from Sudan south to Namibia and northern South Africa. In Tanzania a root decoction is taken to treat stomach problems in young children. In Zimbabwe the root is chewed and the sap swallowed as a lucky charm. ''Ceropegia linearis'' E.Mey. ssp. ''woodii'' (Schltr.) H.Huber (synonym: ''Ceropegia woodii'' Schltr.) occurs wild in Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa. In South Africa a decoction of leafy stems is taken to treat chest complaints. It is also widely cultivated throughout the world as an ornamental in hanging baskets. It is commonly known as ‘chain of hearts’ and different cultivars exist. The stem tubers are used as stock for grafting difficult stem succulents.

== Ecology ==

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