Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lugardiae
ID:
598970

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 30: 302 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598302

Common Names

  • Lugardiae String of Hearts
  • Lugardiae Rosary Vine
  • Ceropegia Lugardiae

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia apiculata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia distincta lugardae (N.E.Br.) H.Huber [unknown]
  • Ceropegia distincta pubescens H.Huber [unknown]
  • Ceropegia distincta verruculosa R.A.Dyer [unknown]
  • Ceropegia verruculosa (R.A.Dyer) D.V.Field [unknown]
  • Ceropegia distincta lugardae Huber [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia lugardiae (also called String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine, or Sweetheart Vine, among many other common names) is a succulent, perennial, trailing vine native to South Africa. It has small, heart-shaped leaves along a thin stem and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia lugardiae 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 lugardiae 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 lugardiae is a succulent plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by division of the tuberous roots. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Ceropegia lugardiae

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

Ceropegia lugardiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia lugardiae?

Ceropegia lugardiae

What is the common name of Ceropegia lugardiae?

Lugardiae

Where is Ceropegia lugardiae 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,

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