Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
598695

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Dyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 629 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598027

Common Names

  • Barbed Ceropegia
  • Ceropegia
  • Barbed Chain Plant

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Description

Ceropegia barbata (also called Bearded String-of-hearts, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a perennial succulent with trailing stems and small, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa and Namibia, and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia barbata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ceropegia barbata is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia barbata 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 barbata

Ceropegia barbata is native to India and can be found growing in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Ceropegia barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia barbata?

Ceropegia barbata

What is the common name of Ceropegia barbata?

Bearded Ceropegia

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia barbata?

It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in humid, shady areas.

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,

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