Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
boerhaviifolia
ID:
598710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deflers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 43: 112 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598042

Common Names

  • Boerhavia-Leaved Ceropegia
  • Ceropegia
  • Boerhavia-Leaved Chain Plant

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Description

Ceropegia boerhaviifolia (also called Boerhavia 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 boerhaviifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create a hedge or privacy screen. It can also be used to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia boerhaviifolia is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia boerhaviifolia 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 boerhaviifolia

Ceropegia boerhaviifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Ceropegia boerhaviifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Ceropegia boerhaviifolia?

String of Hearts

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia boerhaviifolia?

It is native to South Africa and Namibia

How often should Ceropegia boerhaviifolia be watered?

It should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch

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-2712728: Based on the initial data import
Albert Deflers (1841-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deflers' in the authors string.