Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
conrathii
ID:
598771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 45 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598103

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Conrathii
  • Conrath's String of Hearts
  • Conrath's Rosary Vine

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Description

Ceropegia conrathii (also called Conrath's Ceropegia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Ethiopia, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia conrathii is an attractive, trailing plant with unique, tubular flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. The plant is also known for its ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia conrathii has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia conrathii is a succulent, perennial herb that grows in a rosette. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ceropegia conrathii

Ceropegia conrathii can be found in South Africa.

Ceropegia conrathii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia conrathii?

Ceropegia conrathii is native to South Africa.

How much light does Ceropegia conrathii need?

Ceropegia conrathii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Ceropegia conrathii be watered?

Ceropegia conrathii should be watered every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

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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