Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
maritae
ID:
1411915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peckover) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 434. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424380

Common Names

  • Marita's Ceropegia
  • Marita's String of Hearts
  • Marita's Chain of Hearts

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Description

Ceropegia maritae (also called 'Marita's Ceropegia', among many other common names) is a perennial twining vine that grows up to 2 m long. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia maritae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ceropegia maritae are small, white and bell-shaped with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia maritae is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. The stems should be cut just below a node and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered sparingly until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and given regular waterings.

Where to Find Ceropegia maritae

Ceropegia maritae can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky outcrops and on cliffs.

Ceropegia maritae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia maritae?

Ceropegia maritae is native to India.

What is the optimal temperature for Ceropegia maritae?

Ceropegia maritae prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Ceropegia maritae need?

Ceropegia maritae prefers bright, indirect light.

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.
Ralph Peckover (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peckover' in the authors string.