Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Boesmanspyp, Bushman's pipe, Lantern flower, Necklace vine, Parachute flower, Parasol flower, Rosary vine, Snake creeper, String of hearts, Wine-glass vine

Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane)

Synonym: Ceropegia distincta subsp. haygarthii

Distribution: Northeastern South Africa

National red list: Least Concern

Life form: Succulent plant

Comments: These species has developed elaborate cage-like flowers that temporarily trap insects feeding on the nectar.
The flower's 5 little pale pink or pale green lobes are folded inwards almost at right angles and form five septa which divide the funnel of the corolla from above and meet in the centre of the flower.