Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
598818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 29: 504 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598150

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Dimorpha
  • Dimorpha String of Hearts
  • Dimorpha Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia pseudodimorpha Rauh [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia dimorpha (also called String of Bananas, among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent, trailing vine native to South Africa. It has long, thin stems with small, fleshy, banana-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia dimorpha is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation. The plant has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia dimorpha 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 dimorpha 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 dimorpha

Ceropegia dimorpha can be found in South Africa.

Ceropegia dimorpha FAQ

What is the common name of Ceropegia dimorpha?

Two-Form String of Hearts

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia dimorpha?

It is native to South Africa

How often should Ceropegia dimorpha be watered?

It should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch

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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