Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
599094

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 262 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598426

Common Names

  • Racemosa String of Hearts
  • Racemosa Rosary Vine
  • Ceropegia Racemosa

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Description

Ceropegia racemosa (also called String of Beads, among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent, trailing vine native to South Africa. It has long, thin stems with round, bead-like leaves. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia racemosa is used for ornamental purposes and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ceropegia racemosa var. tanganyikensis Masinde
Ceropegia racemosa var. voiensis Masinde
Ceropegia racemosa var. racemosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia racemosa is white or pinkish-white in colour and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia racemosa 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 racemosa

Ceropegia racemosa can be found in India.

Ceropegia racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia racemosa?

Ceropegia racemosa

What is the common name of Ceropegia racemosa?

Racemose String of Hearts

Where is Ceropegia racemosa native to?

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,