Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
festucifolia
ID:
1411840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.A.Bruce) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 433. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424305

Common Names

  • Festucifolia Ceropegia
  • Festucifolia String of Hearts
  • Festucifolia Chain of Hearts

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Description

Ceropegia festucifolia (also called Tufted String of Hearts, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has trailing stems with small, tufted leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia festucifolia is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. It can be used to decorate indoor spaces and is also known for its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia festucifolia has 5 white petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia festucifolia is an evergreen, perennial, succulent climber that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Ceropegia festucifolia

Ceropegia festucifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Ceropegia festucifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia festucifolia?

Ceropegia festucifolia

What is the common name of Ceropegia festucifolia?

Fescue Ceropegia

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia festucifolia?

Dry grasslands and scrubland

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,

References

Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.