Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
merrilliana
ID:
1411935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 430. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424400

Common Names

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

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Description

Ceropegia merrilliana (also called Merrill's ceropegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has an erect stem with an inflorescence of white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia merrilliana has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia merrilliana 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 merrilliana

Ceropegia merrilliana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ceropegia merrilliana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia merrilliana?

Ceropegia merrilliana is native to India.

What is the optimal temperature for Ceropegia merrilliana?

Ceropegia merrilliana prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Ceropegia merrilliana need?

Ceropegia merrilliana 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.