Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
maiuscula
ID:
598987

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Huber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Brot. 12: 116 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598319

Common Names

  • Ceropegia maiuscula
  • Maiuscula Ceropegia
  • Maiuscula String-of-hearts

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Description

Ceropegia maiuscula (also called 'Large-Flowered Ceropegia', 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 maiuscula is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia maiuscula is white or pinkish-white in colour and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia maiuscula is an evergreen climber that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Ceropegia maiuscula

Ceropegia maiuscula can be found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Ceropegia maiuscula FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia maiuscula?

Ceropegia maiuscula is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What type of soil does Ceropegia maiuscula prefer?

Ceropegia maiuscula prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How often should Ceropegia maiuscula be watered?

Ceropegia maiuscula should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

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-2712982: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Huber (1931-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Huber' in the authors string.