Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
598763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: t. 1262 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598095

Common Names

  • String of Hearts
  • Chain of Hearts
  • Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia hirsuta Hochst. ex Decne. [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia ciliata (also called Hairy 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 ciliata 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

Ceropegia ciliata has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia ciliata is a fast-growing plant and can reach maturity in a few months. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. Propagation is done through cuttings, which should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ceropegia ciliata

Ceropegia ciliata is native to Africa. It can be found in the wild in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. It is also available from nurseries and online retailers.

Ceropegia ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia ciliata?

Ceropegia ciliata

What is the common name of Ceropegia ciliata?

Ciliated Ceropegia

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia ciliata?

It is native to South Africa and is found in 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,

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