Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 69: 170 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598258
Common Names
- Kachin Ceropegia
- Kachin String of Hearts
- Kachin Chain of Hearts
Synonyms
- Ceropegia farrokhii McCann [unknown]
Description
Ceropegia kachinensis (also called 'String of Hearts', among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent vine native to Myanmar. It has thin, trailing stems with heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ceropegia kachinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create a hedge or privacy screen. It can also be used to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceropegia kachinensis has small, white, tubular flowers with a yellowish-green throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceropegia kachinensis is an easy-to-grow, succulent-like, perennial vine that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet, and the cuttings should root in a few weeks. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Ceropegia kachinensis
Ceropegia kachinensis can be found in Myanmar.
Ceropegia kachinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceropegia kachinensis?
Ceropegia kachinensis
What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia kachinensis?
It is native to South Africa.
What are the care requirements for Ceropegia kachinensis?
Ceropegia kachinensis prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
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,