Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
arabica
ID:
598677

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Huber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Brot. 12: 138 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598009

Common Names

  • Ceropegia arabica
  • Arabica String of Hearts
  • Arabica Hearts

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Description

Ceropegia arabica (also called Arabian Ceropegia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Saudi Arabia, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be used in hanging baskets or as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ceropegia arabica var. powysii (D.V.Field) Meve & Mangelsdorff
Ceropegia arabica var. superba (D.V.Field & Collen.) Bruyns
Ceropegia arabica var. abbreviata Bruyns

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ceropegia arabica are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia arabica is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Ceropegia arabica

Ceropegia arabica is native to the Arabian Peninsula and can be found growing in rocky areas.

Ceropegia arabica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia arabica?

Ceropegia arabica

What type of plant is Ceropegia arabica?

Ceropegia arabica is a succulent plant.

Where does Ceropegia arabica grow?

Ceropegia arabica is native to Saudi Arabia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2712697: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Huber (1931-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Huber' in the authors string.