Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
598866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 9: 51 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598198

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Fusca
  • Fusca String of Hearts
  • Fusca Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia dichotoma fusca (Bolle) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia fusca (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 fusca 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 fusca is tubular in shape with five lobes and is white in color with purple stripes. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, hard nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia fusca is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the main stem and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. The cuttings will root within a few weeks and can be transplanted to a larger pot once they have rooted.

Where to Find Ceropegia fusca

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

Ceropegia fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia fusca?

Ceropegia fusca

What is the common name of Ceropegia fusca?

Fusca

Where is Ceropegia fusca 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,

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