Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
599013

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 12: 198 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598345

Common Names

  • Monticola Ceropegia
  • Monticola String of Hearts
  • Monticola Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia siamensis Kerr [unknown]
  • Ceropegia yunnanensis Schltr. & Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia monticola (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 monticola 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 monticola 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 monticola is a slow-growing, succulent-like, perennial plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept relatively dry during the winter months. It is best to fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Ceropegia monticola

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

Ceropegia monticola FAQ

What is the common name of Ceropegia monticola?

Mountain String of Hearts

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia monticola?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

What is the optimal temperature range for Ceropegia monticola?

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,

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,

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