Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
manderensis
ID:
598988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Masinde

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 242 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598320

Common Names

  • Manderen's Ceropegia
  • Manderen's String of Hearts
  • Manderen's Rosary Vine

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Description

Ceropegia manderensis (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 Madagascar. 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 manderensis 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 manderensis is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia manderensis 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 manderensis

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

Ceropegia manderensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia manderensis?

Ceropegia manderensis

What is the common name of Ceropegia manderensis?

Manderen's Ceropegia

Where is Ceropegia manderensis native to?

Madagascar

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-2712983: Based on the initial data import
Patrick Siro Masinde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masinde' in the authors string.