Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lancasteri
ID:
1411895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boele) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 434. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424360


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Description

Ceropegia lancasteri (also called 'Lancaster's String of Hearts', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent vine native to South Africa. It has trailing stems with heart-shaped leaves and small, tubular flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and can be found in grasslands, scrublands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia lancasteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive, waxy flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia lancasteri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia lancasteri is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and place the plant in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ceropegia lancasteri

Ceropegia lancasteri is native to Tanzania and can be found in the dry savannah.

Ceropegia lancasteri FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia lancasteri?

Ceropegia lancasteri is native to South Africa.

What is the flower color of Ceropegia lancasteri?

The flowers of Ceropegia lancasteri are usually white or pale pink.

What is the size of Ceropegia lancasteri?

Ceropegia lancasteri is a small plant, typically growing to a height of around 10-15 cm.

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

Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
Kees Boele: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boele' in the authors string.