Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
metziana
ID:
599000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam , ser. 3, 5: 11 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598332

Common Names

  • Metzian Ceropegia
  • Metzian String of Hearts
  • Metzian Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia gracilis Bedd. [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia metziana (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 metziana 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 metziana 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 metziana 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 metziana

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

Ceropegia metziana FAQ

What is the common name of Ceropegia metziana?

Metzian's String of Hearts

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia metziana?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

What is the optimal temperature range for Ceropegia metziana?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

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,

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