Ceropegia petrophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
1411889
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 434. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424354
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Ceropegia petrophila (also called 'Rock-loving String of Hearts', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent vine native to South Africa. It has trailing stems with heart-shaped leaves and small, tubular flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and can be found in grasslands, scrublands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ceropegia petrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive, waxy flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceropegia petrophila is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
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Ceropegia petrophila is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem from the plant and let it dry out for a few days. Once the cut end has calloused over, place the stem in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the stem has rooted. Once the stem has rooted, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Ceropegia petrophila
Ceropegia petrophila is native to South Africa and can be found in the dry savannah.
Ceropegia petrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceropegia petrophila?
Ceropegia petrophila
What type of plant is Ceropegia petrophila?
It is a succulent
Where is Ceropegia petrophila found?
It is found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77167219-1: Based on the initial data import