Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 429. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424406
Common Names
- Ciliatior String of Hearts
- Ciliatior Chain of Hearts
- Ciliatior Rosary Vine
Description
Ceropegia ciliatior (also called Ciliate ceropegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has an erect stem with an inflorescence of white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ceropegia ciliatior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive, waxy flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceropegia ciliatior has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceropegia ciliatior is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and place the plant in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Ceropegia ciliatior
Ceropegia ciliatior can be found in India.
Ceropegia ciliatior FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceropegia ciliatior?
Ceropegia ciliatior
What type of plant is Ceropegia ciliatior?
It is a succulent
Where is Ceropegia ciliatior found?
It is found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
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,