Ceropegia longifoliata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifoliata
ID:
1411844
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 432. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424309
Common Names
- Longifolia Ceropegia
- Longifolia String of Hearts
- Longifolia Chain of Hearts
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceropegia longifoliata (also called Long-Leafed Ceropegia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and produces white and pink flowers. It can be found in rocky, dry areas and is often found in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Ceropegia longifoliata is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. It can be used to decorate indoor spaces and is also known for its air-purifying properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceropegia longifoliata has 5 white petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Ceropegia longifoliata is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.
Where to Find Ceropegia longifoliata
Ceropegia longifoliata is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Ceropegia longifoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceropegia longifoliata?
Ceropegia longifoliata
What type of plant is Ceropegia longifoliata?
It is a succulent
Where is Ceropegia longifoliata found?
It is found in the Eastern Cape Province of 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
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77167126-1: Based on the initial data import