Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cufodontii
ID:
598785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Miss. Biol. Borana, Racc. Bot., Angiosp.-Gymnosp. : 167 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598117

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Cufodontii
  • String of Hearts
  • Rosary Vine

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Description

Ceropegia cufodontii (also called Cufodontii 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 cufodontii 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 cufodontii 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 cufodontii is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. They should be watered regularly, but not too often, to prevent root rot. The plant should be fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ceropegia cufodontii

Ceropegia cufodontii can be found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Ceropegia cufodontii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia cufodontii?

Ceropegia cufodontii is native to South Africa.

How much light does Ceropegia cufodontii need?

Ceropegia cufodontii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Ceropegia cufodontii be watered?

Ceropegia cufodontii 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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