Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: t. 1259 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598130
Common Names
- Decaisneana String of Hearts
- Decaisneana Rosary Vine
- Ceropegia Decaisneana
Synonyms
- Ceropegia brevicollis Hook.f. [unknown]
- Ceropegia decaisneana brevicollis (Hook.f.) H.Huber [unknown]
Description
Ceropegia decaisneana (also called Decaisne'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 decaisneana 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 decaisneana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceropegia decaisneana 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 decaisneana
Ceropegia decaisneana can be found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Ceropegia decaisneana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia decaisneana?
Ceropegia decaisneana is native to South Africa.
How much light does Ceropegia decaisneana need?
Ceropegia decaisneana prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Ceropegia decaisneana be watered?
Ceropegia decaisneana 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,