Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
albipilosa
ID:
1411820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Lancaster ex Peckover) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 433. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424285

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Albipilosa
  • Albipilosa Ceropegia
  • Ceropegia of Albipilosa

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Description

Ceropegia albipilosa (also called White-haired String of Hearts, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has trailing stems with small, white-haired leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia albipilosa is a succulent plant with small, white flowers and trailing stems. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia albipilosa is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia albipilosa is a trailing succulent with stems that can reach up to 3 feet in length. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix, in a bright, sunny location. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ceropegia albipilosa

Ceropegia albipilosa is found in South Africa.

Ceropegia albipilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia albipilosa?

Ceropegia albipilosa

What is the common name of Ceropegia albipilosa?

White-haired Ceropegia

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia albipilosa?

Dry grasslands and scrubland

Species in the Ceropegia genus

Ceropegia anjanerica, Ceropegia mohanramii, Ceropegia abyssinica, Ceropegia achtenii, Ceropegia affinis, Ceropegia africana, Ceropegia ahmarensis, Ceropegia albisepta, Ceropegia ambovombensis, Ceropegia ampliata, Ceropegia anantii, Ceropegia andamanica, Ceropegia angustifolia, Ceropegia antennifera, Ceropegia arabica, Ceropegia arenaria, Ceropegia aridicola, Ceropegia aristolochioides, Ceropegia armandii, Ceropegia arnottiana, Ceropegia attenuata, Ceropegia ballyana, Ceropegia barbata, Ceropegia barnesii, Ceropegia beddomei, Ceropegia bhutanica, Ceropegia boerhaviifolia, Ceropegia bonafouxii, Ceropegia bosseri, Ceropegia bowkeri, Ceropegia brevitubulata, Ceropegia bulbosa, Ceropegia caffrorum, Ceropegia campanulata, Ceropegia cancellata, Ceropegia candelabrum, Ceropegia carnosa, Ceropegia cataphyllaris, Ceropegia christenseniana, Ceropegia ciliata, Ceropegia cimiciodora, Ceropegia claviloba, Ceropegia collaricorona, Ceropegia conrathii, Ceropegia convolvuloides, Ceropegia cordiloba, Ceropegia crassifolia, Ceropegia cufodontii, Ceropegia cumingiana, Ceropegia cycniflora,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
Ralph Peckover (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peckover' in the authors string.
Alan Lancaster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Lancaster' in the authors string.