Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
loureiroi
ID:
598966

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 112 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598298

Common Names

  • Loureiroi String of Hearts
  • Loureiroi Rosary Vine
  • Ceropegia Loureiroi

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Description

Ceropegia loureiroi (also called 'Loureiro's String of Beads', among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent, twining climber with small, white, tubular flowers. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia loureiroi is a popular houseplant and is often used as a hanging plant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia loureiroi is white in color with a yellow center and five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia loureiroi 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 loureiroi

Ceropegia loureiroi can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ceropegia loureiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia loureiroi?

Ceropegia loureiroi

What is the common name of Ceropegia loureiroi?

Loureiroi

Where is Ceropegia loureiroi 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2712963: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.