Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
598853

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burch.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 13 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598185

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Filiformis
  • Filiformis String of Hearts
  • Filiformis Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia infundibuliformis E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Systrepha filiforme Burch. [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia filiformis (also called String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine, or Sweetheart Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a trailing, succulent vine, with heart-shaped leaves and small, tubular flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia filiformis 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 filiformis is tubular, with five petals and a yellowish white color. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia filiformis 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 filiformis

Ceropegia filiformis can be found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Ceropegia filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia filiformis?

Ceropegia filiformis

What is the common name of Ceropegia filiformis?

Thread-Leaf Ceropegia

Where is Ceropegia filiformis native to?

South Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2712859: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.