Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sepium
ID:
599144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deflers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Voy. Yemen : 167 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598476

Common Names

  • String of Hearts
  • Chain of Hearts
  • Rosary Vine

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Description

Ceropegia sepium (also called 'Sepium Ceropegia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia sepium is a popular ornamental plant, often grown indoors for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia sepium is tubular in shape with five petals and a white or pinkish color. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia sepium is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from leaf cuttings. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. For leaf cuttings, take a leaf and allow it to dry for a few days before placing it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ceropegia sepium

Ceropegia sepium is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Ceropegia sepium FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Ceropegia sepium?

Ceropegia sepium prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)

What is the ideal light for Ceropegia sepium?

Ceropegia sepium prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Ceropegia sepium?

Ceropegia sepium prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2713125: Based on the initial data import
Albert Deflers (1841-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deflers' in the authors string.