Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
leroyi
ID:
598949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh & Marn.-Lap.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 15: 178 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598281

Common Names

  • Leroy's Ceropegia
  • Leroy Ceropegia
  • Leroy's String of Hearts

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Description

Ceropegia leroyi (also called 'String of Hearts', among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent vine native to South Africa. 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 leroyi is a popular houseplant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia leroyi 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 leroyi 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 leroyi

Ceropegia leroyi can be found in India.

Ceropegia leroyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia leroyi?

Ceropegia leroyi

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia leroyi?

It is native to South Africa.

What are the care requirements for Ceropegia leroyi?

Ceropegia leroyi 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2712948: Based on the initial data import
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Julien Marnier-Lapostolle (1902-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marn.-Lap.' in the authors string.