Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cumingiana
ID:
598786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 643 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598118

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Cumingiana
  • Cuming's String of Hearts
  • Cuming's Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia borneensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia cumingiana horsfieldiana (Miq.) H.Huber [unknown]
  • Ceropegia cumingiana merrillii (Schltr.) H.Huber [unknown]
  • Ceropegia curviflora Hassk. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia horsfieldiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia merrillii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia obtusiloba Fawc. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia papuana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia perforata Sander [unknown]
  • Ceropegia perforata N.E.Br. [illegitimate]

Description

Ceropegia cumingiana (also called Cuming'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 cumingiana 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 cumingiana 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 cumingiana 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 cumingiana

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

Ceropegia cumingiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia cumingiana?

Ceropegia cumingiana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What type of soil does Ceropegia cumingiana prefer?

Ceropegia cumingiana prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How often should Ceropegia cumingiana be watered?

Ceropegia cumingiana should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

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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