Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dolichophylla
ID:
598827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 17 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598159

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Dolichophylla
  • Dolichophylla String of Hearts
  • Dolichophylla Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia dolichophylla brachyloba Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia dolichophylla purpureobarbata W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia longifolia sinensis H.Huber [unknown]
  • Ceropegia longifolia sinensis H.Huber [unknown]
  • Ceropegia profundorum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia dolichophylla 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

The flower of Ceropegia dolichophylla is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia dolichophylla 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 dolichophylla

Ceropegia dolichophylla can be found in South Africa.

Ceropegia dolichophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Ceropegia dolichophylla?

Long-Leaf String of Hearts

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia dolichophylla?

It is native to South Africa

How often should Ceropegia dolichophylla 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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